JOB TITLE: Women's Academy — GK Coach (U13 — U12)

LOCATION: Cobham — Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games amammes

CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract — 10 Hours per week — 3 days from 7 as required by team schedule. 

Closing date: 7th April

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a leading team. The role involves delivering relevant, high-quality training sessions across the age groups you work with, while leading and supporting the implementation of the Women's clear playing philosophy across the squad. 

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Academy Goalkeeping Lead to successfully deliver the Chelsea Women's Academy Goalkeeping aaamme.

• Leads the delivery of the goalkeeping gramme for U12 & U13 age groups.

• Leads the individual action plans, on & off pitch, for U12 & U13 goalkeepers including the creation of game/training clips.

• Provides matchday support for U12 & U13 age groups, as well as other age groups as and when required.

• Delivers the Chelsea Goalkeeper Profile in age relevant way for U12 & U13 goalkeepers.

• Works closely with Academy Goalkeeping Lead & wider academy MDT to ensure U12 & U13 goalkeeper needs are met with analysis, physical performance, medical, psychology & menstrual cycle.

• Supports goalkeepers & age group coaches in maxirS the outcomes for the goalkeeper in training sessions & matches for U12 & U13 age groups.

• Works closely with Academy Goalkeeping Lead to maintain database & longlist of youth GKs across all age groups. Creates & stores video packages of opposition GK's U16 & below.

• Review U12 & U13 goalkeeper performance & progress and report this regularly to Academy Goalkeeping Lead.

• To complete regular personal development & CPD to continuously upskill themselves both internally & externally.

• When required, assist with Senior Team analysis tasks. 

What You'll Bring

• UEFA B Licence (Essential) • UEFA B GK Licence (Essential)

• UEFA A Licence (Desirable)

• FA Youth Award Modules

• FA Safeguarding Qualification

• FA First Aid Qualification

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

• Excellent communication skills with other parties, colleagues and players

• Excellent team player

• Ability to work to deadline and to be efficient 

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others

• To adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.

• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels

• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead

• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department