Oldham Athletic AFC are looking to recruit a part-time Head of Academy Goalkeeper Coach to work within our Category 3 Licenced Academy programme.
Successful applicants will report directly to the Head of Coaching and will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Academy goalkeeping coaching programme throughout the Academy age groups (U9 to U18)in line with the Academy philosophy.
We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills, as well as being a role-model to young players. They will be able to show that they are capable of creating and delivering innovative and engaging coaching sessions to challenge and develop the player in line with the Academy coaching syllabus, as well as demonstrating that they understand the needs of the modern young player in terms of their physical and psychological development.
The role involves working one or two evenings and a match(es) at the weekends. There will also be an expectation for administrative tasks to be completed as part of the role.
Applicants will only be considered if they currently hold a minimum of UEFA 'B' Licence (outfield) and an FA Goalkeeping coaching ‘B’ qualification and must currently reside within one hour travelling distance of Oldham Athletic FC
It will be necessary for successful applicants to hold, or gain, an FA level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) qualification.
Statement
To ensure compliance with the company’s safeguarding policy a current and relevant FA DBS certificate will be a requirement for this role.
Oldham Athletic Football Club promotes inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons
How to apply
To apply please provide your CV (with two independent references) plus a covering letter detailing why you would be the ideal candidate for the role, your previous experience and salary expectations to: graham.yates@oldhamathletic.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29 July 2022. All interviews will be at the earliest available opportunity. Due to anticipated large number of applicants, only those selected for interview will be contacted.