JOB TITLE: Academy Goalkeeping Coach U13/14

DEPARTMENT: Academy

JOB FUNCTION: The role of the Academy Goalkeeper Coach is to deliver the Academy Goalkeeping Identity effectively to help the Chelsea Academy players reach their full potential both on and off the field. This is achieved by working closely with Head of Academy Goalkeeping, Assistant Head of Academy and U9-16 Lead Goalkeeping coach. Also, to provide support to the Part Time Goalkeeper Coaching staff to deliver the Goalkeeping Identity and 3-1-1 model from u9-21s.

Contract: 25 hours working across any 7 days.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning

Coaching Programme

• Consider individual needs, team tactical objectives and principles of play, physical intensity, individual needs (IAPs) and the mental state of players as the main priorities of the coaching framework.
• Manage the U13-14 Goalkeepers through the day release program
• Be available to support staff with hotel responsibilities and stay overs as part of the day release program
• Recognise player talent, potential and style of play as the development priority, while also promoting a winning mentality into our players.
• Promote Club Values both on and off the pitch by implementing a code of high standards and behaviour, ensuring staff always lead by example.
• Prepare thoroughly for team meetings/sessions to ensure optimal delivery and that messages are communicated in a clear and concise way so the team can perform highly organised and motivated.
• Ready to support and cover above all age groups when required.

Feedback and Tracking Performance

• Following every match, ensure all players are rated/scored by attending a coaches and management meeting to discuss performance. All information from these meetings should be logged, with notes and actions documented using the Goalkeeping Online Performance system.
• Utilise the Goalkeeping Online Performance system to track individual player progress in the areas of performance, physical and personal. Feedback should be given to players at least every six weeks, with a focus on three achievable IAPs.
• Give Individual feedback, wherever appropriate.
• Foster an open approach to working with trial players and provide honest feedback in the decision-making process, also logged using Goalkeeping Online performance system.
• Support recruitment department with trips to watch potential signings or trial players, and by writing reports and flagging any opposing players that could be of interest.

Communication

• Liaise with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping, Assistant Head of Academy Goalkeeping and Lead U9-16 Goalkeeping coach regarding specific player progress and day-to-day considerations. This communication should be in detailed form, particularly if through email or text.
• Fulfil both internal and external media responsibilities, as requested by the Communications Department.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of players by ensuring they are supported appropriately and reporting any concerns.
• Provide weekly information to U13 and 14 Goalkeepers and Parents regarding training times and individual IAP training.
• Provide written feedback in the form of interim and end of season reports for U13 and 14 Goalkeepers and Parents.

Coaching Style

• Demonstrate individual personality and style as a coach, working within the Academy Goalkeeping philosophy. Encouraging the Chelsea Goalkeeping Identity and 3-1-1 model

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE  

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• Working towards
• UEFA GK B Licence/ Level 3.

Experience:

• Experience within the relevant age groups in an Academy environment.

Desirable

• Every training session should be logged on the relevant performance system, with the
  age band philosophy having clearly been delivered
• Player match scoring should be logged, with notes and actions documented.
  
• Feedback should be given to players at least every six weeks, with a focus on three achievable IAPs.
• Deliver and evaluate coaching style through use of the coaching equaliser and Goalkeeping Philosophy with feedback from coaching cell.
• Evidence the process through logging review notes and development plan.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Academy policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company's premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead. 

• IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and video analysis) Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to support Player, Parent and Staff relationships.
• New Academy Goalkeeping scoring system – Training and Games Program. Post-Match Reviews with Staff and Players.
  
• Planning of Player minutes and game time across u13 and 14 Goalkeepers.
• Scouting duties - when GK recruitment players are highlighted.

Chelsea Football Club is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers. 

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.