Girls Pathway Goalkeeper CoachMK Dons

Girls Pathway Goalkeeping Coach Employer: MK Dons Football Community Trust Location: Stadium MK & MK Training Ground Milton Keynes Salary: £12.71 per hour Contract: Zero hours Hours: Variable (weekly evenings and weekends and some school holidays AboutUs Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives through sport and community programmes. We support individuals—particularly young people—to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and improvetheirphysicalandmentalwellbeing,regardlessoftheirbackgroundorability. We deliver inclusive, high-quality programmes designed to meet the needs of our communities,ensuringthateveryonehastheopportunitytoparticipateandthrive. We are building on strong foundations to become a leading force for good across Milton Keynes—reaching further, supporting more people, and working in partnership with organisationsacrossthecitytocreatelastingchange. TheRole We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Goalkeeping Coach to join our Women and Girls Programme. The successful candidate will lead the weekly delivery of goalkeeper coaching sessions, supporting the development of goalkeepers across the pathway in line with the club's playing philosophy, game model and coaching syllabus. Working closely with the Head Coach and Head of Community Football, you will play a key role in creating an engaging, challenging and player-centred environment that supports both performance and personal development. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious coach looking to develop within a progressive football environment committed to player development and coaching excellence. KeyResponsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality goalkeeper training sessions aligned to the club's gamemodelandcoachingcurriculum.
• Create and implement age-appropriate Individual Development Plans (IDPs).Assess player performance and provide regular feedback and developmentreviews.
• Supportplayers'technical,tactical,physicalandpsychologicaldevelopment.
• Differentiate coaching sessions to meet the needs of varying age groups and abilities.
• Identifyplayersrequiringadditionalsupportorstretchopportunities.
• Monitorplayerperformanceduringtrainingsessionsandmatches.
• Use analysis platforms such as Veo and Hudl to support player learning and development.
• Createplayerhighlightsandconductindividualreviewsessions.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings regarding player progression and development.

About You Essential Criteria

• FA National Goalkeeping / UEFA C Goalkeeping Coaching Qualification
• UEFA C Coaching Licence
• FA Youth Award (Modules 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent)
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience coaching goalkeepers within a structured player development environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Desirable Criteria

• UEFA B Coaching Licence
• UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Experience working within a girls' or women's football pathway
• Experience using Veo, Hudlor similar video analysis platforms

Why join us: If you are passionate about developing goalkeepers and helping players reach their full potential within a high-quality coaching environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the continued growth and success of the MK Dons Women and Girls Programme. OurCommitment Equality,Diversity&Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our policies and procedures. ApplicationProcess To apply, please submit: A completed application form Your CV A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role Applications should be sent to: [email protected] As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.