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Academy Goalkeeper Coaches - multiple roles available

Part time

Job Description

Job Title Academy Goalkeeper Coach 
Department Academy
Direct Reports N/A
Reports to Academy Goalkeeper Lead & Academy Director
Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU
Working Pattern 20hrs per week, evenings and weekends
Level of DBS Enhanced Child Barred List

About Us:
London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.
 
Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to:
 
1.           Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world;
2.           Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
3.           Train women as women; and
4.           Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.
 
Our Values:
 We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community
 
Role Purpose:
The Academy Goalkeeper Coach is responsible for embedding a learning environment for players that is innovative, brave, and creative. The post-holder will help foster an environment that develops player autonomy, critical thinking, adaptability, and unpredictability, encouraging continuous initiative and problem-solving. They will create a dynamic, challenging, and stimulating environment where players take ownership of their decisions, experiment within the game.
 
The post-holder will also provide leadership, alongside other Goalkeeper Coaches to the dedicated age group goalkeepers cultivating a culture where creativity and autonomous decision-making are embedded. They will oversee Individual Development Plans of the dedicated age group goalkeepers, support talent identification, and continuously evolve coaching practices to develop autonomous, resilient, and co-adaptive players.
 
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Leadership
·         Lead the development of the dedicated age group Goalkeepers. 
·         Promote competence through intentional skill development, clear performance feedback, and training that challenges athletes appropriately while reinforcing progress and mastery.
·         Develop strong working relationships with lead coaching staff in the design and delivery of coaching and games programme, on and off the field

2. Player Development
·         Lead a player development for the dedicated age group Goalkeepers. Do so in a way that understands skill as emerging from the interaction between the player, the task, and the environment, prioritising adaptability, problem solving, and creativity in real game contexts.
·         Design and deliver a training environment that uses representative tasks, well- designed constraints, and strong perception–action connections to encourage players to self-organise and solve problems effectively.
·         Work collaboratively with performance and analysis staff to ensure training reflects the demands of the game, aligning session design, development plans, and progression pathways with these principles.
 
3. Methodology and Continual Professional Development
·         Contribute to the development and evolution of the Academy’s identity, fostering a culture that is brave, innovative, creative, and promotes autonomous, problem- solving players.
·         Collaborate in evolving coaching methodologies, integrating evidence-based approaches to enhance player learning and development.
·         Drive continuous improvement of Academy programs, reflecting on coaching practice and player interactions to enhance creativity, autonomy, and problem- solving on and off the pitch.

4. Player Recruitment & Talent ID
·         Support the Lead Recruitment in the process of identifying and assessing high-potential players in alignment with the clubs Football Identity.
 
5. Player Reporting
·         Take responsibility for the dedicated age group Goalkeeper’s IDP’s, ensuring IDPs are stored on the club drive and updated a minimum of 3x per season.
·         Providing support to the exit/release procedure of Academy players in the most effective manner and in line with any WSL PGA requirements.
 
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·         Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management
 
Club Accountabilities
1. To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role
diligently and in the best interests of the Club
2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a
winning culture on and off the pitch
3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies
4. To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social
requirements.
5. To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
 
What we are looking for
Ǫualifications and Training
Essential
·         UEFA B Diploma or ability to work towards
·         FA National Goalkeeping Course
·         FA Safeguarding
·         FA Emergency First Aid
·         Clean driving license

Desirable
·         UEFA Goalkeeping B Diploma

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
·         Evidence-Based Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead using contemporary coaching research and principles of Self-Determination Theory, fostering motivation, autonomy, competence, and relatedness among players.
·         Player Development Expertise: Proven experience in designing and delivering training environments that promote skill acquisition, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, and self-organization in game-representative contexts.
·         Collaborative Working Style: Strong experience working effectively with coaching staff, performance analysts, and professional development teams to align training, methodology, and player development strategies.
·         Methodology and Innovation: Ability to implement and evolve coaching methodologies, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and autonomous learning.
·         Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Experience managing player development plans, monitoring progress, maintaining high standards, and contributing to player exit or transition processes.
·         Talent Identification and Recruitment: Experience supporting the identification and assessment of high-potential players in line with a defined football identity.
·         Communication and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building positive relationships with players, staff, and stakeholders, creating a supportive and cohesive environment.
·         Commitment to Professional Development: Experience leading, mentoring, and sharing expertise with colleagues, contributing to the ongoing development of staff and the wider coaching culture.
 
Desirable
·         Experience in women’s football.
·         Experience in Leadership and Influence: Has successfully led a cohesive team of staff and players, fostering a shared philosophy and culture of excellence.
 
Characteristics
·         Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.
·         Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders C ambiguity.
·         High standards of personal integrity and EǪ.
·         Comfortable and able to work on own initiative
·         Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities
·         Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance
·         Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity,
and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.
 
All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
 
For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.

London City Lionesses
About London City Lionesses

 

 

 

 
LONDON CITY LIONESSES

The First Independent Club in the Women's Super League

2024/25 Women's Championship winners, now competing in the Barclays WSL. Part of Michele Kang's Kynisca Sports International — the first woman-owned multi-club organisation in women's football.

Est. 2019
Founded
WSL
Barclays Women's Super League
28 Acres
Cobdown Park Training Ground
 

WHY LONDON CITY

Why Work at London City Lionesses

 

London City Lionesses is not a legacy club adapting to the modern game — it was purpose-built for it. Founded in 2019 and acquired by Michele Kang's Kynisca Sports International in December 2023, the club is part of the first woman-owned, woman-led multi-club organisation in football, alongside the Washington Spirit (2021 NWSL champions) and OL Lyonnes (eight-time Women's Champions League winners). Staff work within a network that spans three continents and is led at group level by Global Sporting Director Markel Zubizarreta, formerly of FC Barcelona.

Kynisca's stated mission is to build the world's pre-eminent women's sports organisation, with a core principle of training women as women — backed by the Kynisca Innovation Hub, which funds sports science research into female athletic performance. At club level, that translates into a 28-acre training ground at Cobdown Park now under construction, with a Performance Campus designed to match a men's Premier League facility but built specifically around the needs of female athletes. The July 2026 signing of two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas underlines the level of ambition across every department.

Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com; Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, September 2025

ABOUT

About London City Lionesses

 

London City Lionesses is a professional women's football club based in Kent, with home matches played at the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley. Founded in 2019, the club won the 2024/25 Barclays Women's Championship to earn promotion and became the first ever independent club to compete in the Barclays Women's Super League in 2025/26 — the top tier of English women's football.

The club is part of Kynisca Sports International, Ltd., owned and led by Michele Kang. Kynisca's vision is to become the most pre-eminent women's sports organisation in the world — building a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch, training women as women, and motivating the next generation of girls and women. The club operates under the legal entity LCL Sports Group Limited, with commercial partners including Nike (kit manufacturer) and Mastercard. In January 2026, Kynisca was named presenting partner of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.

Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com

WHAT WE DO

Three Pillars of the Club

 

London City Lionesses operates across first-team football, academy development and community engagement — each with dedicated staff and growing infrastructure.

First Team & Performance

Competing in the Barclays WSL with players including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Kynisca's principle of training women as women is central — the forthcoming Cobdown Park Performance Campus and the Kynisca Innovation Hub both focus on research-led, female-specific performance, recovery and wellbeing.

Academy & Development

Four academy squads covering U12 to U21 pathways. The new training centre includes an improved Academy building with a high-quality 3G pitch, creating clear routes from grassroots to professional level in Kent.

Community & Grassroots

The Mastercard Sister Club Programme connects the club with grassroots clubs across Kent and London, offering free match tickets, mascot opportunities and coaching clinics. The 3G pitch at Cobdown Park will also serve the Kent FA, local leagues and SEND schools.

KEY NUMBERS

London City Lionesses in Numbers

 

From the training ground to the multi-club network, London City Lionesses is investing at a scale that matches its ambition in the women's game.

WSL

Top-Tier Football

First independent club in the Barclays Women's Super League (2025/26)

28

Acres at Cobdown Park

Acquired June 2024. Performance Campus under construction, completion target 2027

50+

New Permanent Jobs

Created by the Cobdown Park development, plus ~£1m per year in local economic investment

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Club Network

Kynisca Sports International — alongside Washington Spirit (2021 NWSL champions) and OL Lyonnes (8× Champions League winners)

Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com; Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, September 2025

CAREER AREAS

Functions at London City Lionesses

 

The club recruits across football operations, medical, academy, and corporate functions. Current and recent roles advertised via the club's CharlieHR careers page as of July 2026 include:

Coaching

First team and academy coaching roles, including goalkeeper and outfield specialists

Sport Science & Medicine

Physiotherapy, sport psychology and performance support for elite female athletes

Academy & Education

Player development, education lead and pathway management from U12 to U21

Operations & Administration

HR, legal, finance and day-to-day club operations across multiple sites

Community & Programmes

Grassroots engagement, Sister Club Programme, school outreach and coaching clinics

Media & Communications

Content creation, press, social media and matchday coverage

Source: lcl.recruit.charliehr.com/careers — July 2026

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Growing the Women's and Girls' Game

 

London City Lionesses runs the Mastercard Sister Club Programme, connecting the club with grassroots women's and girls' football clubs across Kent and London. Sister Clubs receive complimentary match tickets, matchday mascot opportunities and priority access to player appearances, festivals and coaching clinics. The club also runs regular community sessions open to the public. Once completed, the new 3G pitch at Cobdown Park will be made available to the Kent FA, the Kent Girls and Ladies League, local SEND schools and the Kent disability mixed league — extending the club's reach well beyond the professional squad.

Sources: londoncitylionesses.com/sister-clubs; Cobdown Park planning application, September 2025

WORKING HERE

Life at London City Lionesses

 

Day-to-day operations are split between the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley for matchdays and Cobdown Park in Aylesford, Kent for training and office work. The club is scaling quickly — the Cobdown Park development alone will create more than 50 new permanent positions across coaching, medical, operations and academy functions. As part of the Kynisca multi-club network, staff have scope for collaboration with counterparts at the Washington Spirit and OL Féminin.

Source: londoncitylionesses.com; lcl.recruit.charliehr.com/careers

LOCATION

CopperJax Community Stadium

 

Home matches are played at the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley, south-east London. The club's training and operational base is at Cobdown Park in Aylesford, Kent.

LCL Stadium
Address: Hayes Lane, Bromley, England BR2 9EF
View on Google Maps →
 

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