Academy Goal Keeper Coach

The Grimsby Town Academy, have opportunities for Casual Goalkeeper Coaches to join the team. In this role you will coach and manage across the Schoolboy (u7-u16) goalkeeping programme.

The main roles and responsibilities are as follows;

• To liaise with Age Group Coaches, Phase Leads and Head of Academy Coaching on all matters relating to the Goalkeepers.
• To work in line with the Academy Philosophy, upholding the Academies ‘aims, vision and values’ at all times.
• To work within and uphold all the Academies policies, procedures, codes of conduct, guidance documentation and best practice guidelines, including; Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and Codes of Conduct.
• To deliver the age specific Academy Goalkeeper coaching syllabus to all goalkeepers as per the Academy timetable.
• To complete weekly session plans and individual player reviews and assessments and upload to Kitman Labs in accordance with the designated coaching syllabus.
• To complete all administrative requirements for the respective age group, inputting all data on the Kitman Labs in a timely manner.
• To attend and play an active role in regular staff meetings, for each phase and whole Academy, reporting player performance, progression and development
• To maintain appropriate levels of individual CPD as outlined within the Youth Development Rules and as required to retain FA Licensed coach status.
• To liaise with age group players’ parents/guardians with regards to player development and progress at the Academy.
• Ensure awareness and implementation of best practice policies and guidelines.
• To show clear evidence of planning and evaluating age group training sessions and player development.
• To ensure that all relevant Kitman Labs administration is kept up to date for the age group, including; session planning, evaluations, attendance registers and match assessments (this list is not exhaustive).
• Provide players within the age group Individual Learning Plans (IDP’s).
• Ensure age group, player assessments & evaluations are up to date and complete on Kitman Labs, including player feedback.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with grassroots teams, managers, coaches and other such officials.
• Provide players with clear, concise and appropriate match day objectives for every age group game.
• To contribute to an Academy best practice session plan library.
• Contribute to goalkeeper objectives, ensuring they are available and visible before every session and match.
• To ensure 6/12 weekly reviews, half and yearly assessments are compiled and delivered in a timely and appropriate manner prior to player and parent meetings.
• To be prepared to do any other duties, as required to further the development of the Club and Academy as and when required.