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Location: Staplewood Campus

Hours: As and when required

Contract Type: Casual

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What is the role?

We are looking for a Casual Academy Goalkeeper Coach to support the development of goalkeepers within our academy, predominantly within the foundation phase. The role involves delivering high quality coaching sessions, nurturing talent, supporting match day delivery and contributing to the overall success of our long term goalkeeper development strategy.

What will you be doing?

You will plan and deliver age and stage appropriate, elite goalkeeper coaching sessions to academy players across various age groups, adhering to the clubs coaching philosophy and goalkeeper curriculum while ensuring sessions are engaging and effective and in line with our goalkeeping methodology.

Assessing and evaluating the performance of individual goalkeepers, you will provide constructive feedback and contribute to their individual development plans while working closely with other academy coaches, medical staff and performance analysis to ensure a holistic approach to player development.

You will maintain accurate records of training sessions and player attendance via our internal system and contribute to match reports with goalkeeper specific insights and development recommendations to support the evolution of the goalkeeper curriculum and methodology.

Is this you?

You have a genuine passion for youth football development and a commitment to continuous learning with excellent communication skills and the ability to remain organized and focused in a fast paced environment.

You have a flexible approach to work and can be available for evenings and weekends and you are willing to act as a cover coach across all academy age groups if and when required

Essential Skills and Experience 

• FA/UEFA Goalkeeper B Licence
• Experience coaching goalkeepers within a professional or semi-professional academy environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with young athletes across various age groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Up-to-date First Aid and Safeguarding Children certifications.

How this benefits you… 

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; 

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible hours
• Learning & development opportunities
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply? 

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. 

Please Note: We are using masked recruitment for this role. Please make sure you complete all required fields with as much detail as possible as uploaded CVs will not be viewable in the first stage.

The closing date for this role is 31 March 2026. 

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. * 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.