Part-Time Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach

Role Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic part-time coach to join Millwall FC Academy. The role will include delivering on the plan-do-review process for our foundation phase academy goalkeepers. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the how we play, how we coach and how we support elements of the clubs academy performance plan, along with implementing the visions & values of the Academy and the Club as a whole. The part-time role will involve flexible working hours in conjunction with the Academy's training and games programme.

There will also be administrative tasks involved within the role in accordance with EPPP rulings, these include keeping players records up to date on the sports intelligence platform, developing & implementing individual player development plans, delivering performance reviews and attending CPD events put on by the academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to develop as a coach in an elite environment, helping us to install and lay down the foundations for the next generation of Millwall FC players.

Essential / Desired Requirements:

The role includes, but is not limited to:
• Must hold UEFA B licence (outfield and GK specific)
• Must hold FA Youth Modules 1,2 and 3
• FA Emergency Aid or ideally BFAS
• Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Hold an enhanced CRB/DBS certificate
• Desirable: a full driving licence and have the use of a vehicle
• Due to the nature of the role, evenings and weekend work will be necessary

The Person:
• Caring - Cares about every player in their care, connects & supports to every player & staff member.
• Attitude – Is highly motivated to work hard, demonstrating reliable & consistent behaviour.
• Connection - Can connect to the players, club and community.
• Integrity - Shows and demonstrates integrity in all their actions.

The Successful candidate shall also display attributes that align with the values of the academy:  

Attitude, Selfless, Positive, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

From a safeguarding perspective, the successful candidate shall be resilient, self-aware and open to sharing information. 

Job Title: Part Time Foundation Phase Goalkeeper Coach (U8-11s)

Hours of work: Mondays, Fridays (5.00-7.00pm) & Sunday fixture with flexible timings.

Location: Millwall Football Academy, Club Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE

Responsible to: Head of Coaching & Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Salary: £40 Per Session

To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s.

Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process please contact us via  recruit@millwallfc.co.uk

Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club/currentvacancies/new-page-16

All applications need to be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk

Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

Millwall Football Club are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination. We will work to address areas of under-representation and disadvantage in all aspects of our operations, activities and services. In practice, this means that we will respect the needs of each and every individual regardless of their differences; and to this end we will deliver our operations, activities and services in such a way so as to ensure that that no one is excluded.

‘Millwall FC is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information given.’

Safeguarding Policy Statement

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means protecting people from abuse, maltreatment, neglect, harm and/or exploitation. Through MFC setting up and following good safeguarding policies and procedures, it means that children, young people and adults at risk - that come into contact with our organisation - are protected from those that might pose a risk. All organisations that work with (or come into contact with) children, young people and adults at risk are required to have safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that everyone - regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity - can be protected from harm.

MFC’s Safeguarding Ethos

MFC will always seek to provide protection to any person that receives our services. To this end MFC will provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm. MFC believes that a no one should ever experience abuse of any kind. MFC have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk to keep them safe. MFC are committed to work in a way that protects them. This Safeguarding Policy Statement applies to everyone that comes into contact with MFC - including as applicable - the Board of Directors & Executive Team, Senior Managers, Staff, Agency Staff, Contractors, Suppliers, Volunteers, Students on work experience, as well as anyone else working on behalf of MFC. This policy also applies to any other person that engages with the work of MFC and includes parents, carers, families and other visitors to MFC premises. 

Safeguarding at MFC

MFC places the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk as its prime focus and has developed full safeguarding policies and procedures. To underpin the approach, MFC ensures all of its management team, staff members and volunteers have been fully trained in safeguarding to enable the organisation to live and breathe its approach. In developing MFC’s safeguarding policies and procedures, the organisation has adopted the following three-part safeguarding strategy which focuses on:

1.       Getting the right people involved with MFC

This is achieved through adherence to MFC’s Safer Recruitment Policies and Procedures.

2.      Creating a safe environment for children, young people & adults at risk

This is achieved by providing all required safeguarding training, support and best practice advice; and further guidance by the effective communication of MFC’s Codes of Conduct.

3.      Promoting clear systems to deal with any safeguarding concerns

This is achieved through implementation of all MFC’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding.