Job Advert Reference: AFCB0054

Title: Academy Goalkeeping Coach (PDP)
Location: Various (Canford Magna Training Complex, Canford Park Arena, Vitality Stadium)
Contract: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Sunday)
Reporting Line: Academy Head of Coaching & Development
Salary: Competitive

ABOUT AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Entering an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history, we are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.
Since our takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve our women’s team and youth setup overall.
Since achieving Category Two, this is a really exciting time to join the Academy, as we move on to the next stage and continue to support the First Team.

Academy Values:
· Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.
· Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
· Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
· Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To oversee the transition of Goalkeepers from under 14 to the Development Squad.

MAIN DUTIES
• Lead the coaching for the under 15-18 Goalkeepers by planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions in line with the GK coaching curriculum.
• Complete all administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives etc.
• Communicate with the Development Squad Goalkeeping coach & under 15-18 coaches daily and ensure that the goalkeepers are integrated into the training sessions, whilst also planning for their inclusion in session planning.
• Contribute to the wider under 15-18 coaching with regards to reasonable requests from the under 15-18 coaches.
• Ensure all goalkeepers in the Academy have an Individual Development Plan which is consistently delivered, reviewed and adapted, with appropriate opportunities to practice on the areas highlighted.
• Contribute to the scouting and recruiting process of under 14-18 GKs, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the management of Goalkeeper loans, liaising with the Loans Manager, where appropriate.
• Contribute to player progression meetings, including signing decisions for GKs across the under 14-18 groups.
• Liaise daily with the Lead Academy Goalkeeping coach regarding individual weekly GK micro-cycles.
• Provide cover for Development Squad and under 9-14 GK coaching where necessary and appropriate.

Generic Responsibilities
• Attend all AFCB In-service training as part of their continuous development.
• Take on additional roles or duties if asked to do so by the Academy Manager or Academy Head of Coaching.
• Engage in all coach development work as directed by the Academy Head of Coaching, both part-taking in support sessions and providing developmental support to Goalkeeping Coaches.
• Ensure that any complaint about any other member of staff within the Academy, is done in writing and given to the Academy Manager & Academy Head of Coaching.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Experience of coaching in an elite sporting environment.
• UEFA B Outfield
• UEFA B Goalkeeping

Desirable
• Experience of working in professional football in a goalkeeper coach role.
• UEFA A Outfield
• UEFA A Goalkeeping

STAFF BENEFITS
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.