We’re looking for a Goalkeeping Coach to join our Emerging Talent Centre and Junior Premier League teams at Pompey in the Community.

  • Can you inspire the next generation of talent?
  • Are you passionate about coaching?
  • Can you engage and motive young people?

Job Title: Goalkeeping Coach

Reports to: Head of Women and Girls Football

Hours p/wk: Flexible (Hours available will be after school hours, the centres run on a Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday.)

Contract: Zero Hours

Salary: Pay dependent upon coaching qualifications

Closing Date: 28/03/2025

Pompey in the Community is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated coaches to work in our Sports and Coaching department. The key role of the Community Coach is to provide quality coaching on football sessions and to motivate and enthuse the young people engaged on the sessions. The role is a great opportunity to work for an iconic football club whilst developing your coaching skills.

How to apply: Please send CV to [email protected] quoting “Girls ETC/JPL Goalkeeping coach”

Please note that all roles will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check

JOB DESCRIPTION: Emerging Talent Centre and Junior Premier League Goalkeeping Coach

Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for:

  • Plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate goalkeeping coaching sessions, following a training programme typically devised by the player development lead.
  • Provide input to the development and ongoing improvement/adaptation of the coaching curriculum.
  • Work across all age groups
  • Coach in a way that ensures players:
    • Are encouraged to ask questions and seek feedback for improvement and clarity.
    • Are encouraged to have input to footballing decisions and their own learning process.
    • Are communicated the why’ as well as ‘what’ of decisions.
    • Know and understand the purpose and ‘why’ of training sessions.

Administration:

  • Record participation and attendance
  • Ensure communication to the players and parents concerning the age group are consistent and align to the PITC communications
  • Store and maintain kit and equipment
  • Maintain a well-supplied medical bag
  • Create player development plans for each player

Self-development:

  • Attend CPD events
  • Be aware of current research and insight to support programme and coaching development.

 

  • Adhering to PITC’s Safeguarding Children, Health & Safety, and Equal Opportunities and all other policies at all times.
  • Making sure that your DBS check, Safeguarding Children, First Aid and any coaching certificates are kept up to date.
  • Willing to contribute to your own Professional Development by attending organised courses and finding your own courses where appropriate.
  • Ensuring that all registers are properly maintained and returned promptly.

General

  • To represent Pompey in the Community and Portsmouth Football Club in a professional manner at all times, regarding to uniform, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.
  • Other duties as required
  • To comply with the requirements of the staff handbook.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications

Essential

  • FA Level 2 Goalkeeping Coaching Football Award
  • Current Safeguarding certificate (or willingness to update ASAP)
  • Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to update ASAP)
  • Current FA Coaching licence (or willingness to undergo necessary CPD)

Desirable:

  • Full UK Driving Licence Car owner and willingness to use own vehicle for work
  • FA Youth Module 1

Experience:

  • Experience of coaching football to young people.
  • Experience of coaching/working with youngsters
  • Excellent communication skills.

Benefits of the job

Pompey in the Community is Portsmouth Football Club’s affiliated charity and as such you will be working for a high profile organisation with the city. The organisation, alongside the club, have huge ambitions to really embed themselves in the local community. As a result it’s a really exciting time to join Pompey, one of football’s most iconic clubs.

How to apply: Please send CV to [email protected] quoting “Girls ETC/JPL Goalkeeping coach”