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About the job
JOB DESCRIPTION



JOB TITLE: Lead Goalkeeper Coach
DEPARTMENT: Coaching
REPORTS TO: First Team Manager/Academy Manager
LOCATION: Chippenham - Travel for away fixtures required
HOURS: Monday morning/Tuesday afternoon & Evening/Thursday afternoon & Evening and all National League South fixtures (Exact hours to be agreed at Interview Stage)
SALARY: £8,000 per annum


Job description



To design, develop, lead and evaluate GK sessions for the first team, B team and U19s while meeting their physical needs through successful collaboration with the Lead Strength and Conditioning coach.
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Key responsibilities



Lead in the Delivery of technical and tactical sessions GK sessions
Working with clubs analysts to provide video feedback on U19, B team and First team games
Working with the lead first team coach on set piece preparation
Support match day preparation, organisation and warm up in line with the fixture list (as required)
Managing the GK pathway between First Team, B team and Under U19s


General responsibilities



Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies
• To promote the Club’s values

• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected

• To maintain professional conduct at all times



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Key relationships


• To report to and work closely with the Lead Coaches and First Team Manager.
• To work closely alongside Academy staff in support of GK development, as a member of Coaching Team.

• To ensure positive relationships with players.



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Scope of job



• This position will involve one morning and two evenings per week alongside the clubs first team games programme - this will include some public holidays.
• This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Chippenham Town FC.
Person Specification



Knowledge/Qualifications

Desirable



Minimum UEFA B Qualified Coach
Excellent knowledge and an ability to apply this specifically when communicating with coaches and players.
• Ability to modify coaching style when delivering practical sessions to different levels of player.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of relevant modern coaching techniques


General skills and attributes

Essential



A vibrant and demanding personality that brings a positive impact to our environment.
• Ability to work using own initiative.

• Be proactive networking with other coaches, sharing information and ideas of how to improve practice.

• Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations.

• Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences.

• The ability to establish professional relationships across the various disciplines within the medical and exercise science department at the football club.

• An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety policies.

• Personal commitment to continued professional development

• Operate within the rules of professional confidentiality to liaise with athletes, medical staff, sports sciences staff, coaches and other support staff as appropriate.



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