ROLE DESCRIPTION

Employer: Lewes FC

Hours & Availability: Part Time Role

Reports to: Women’s 1st Team Manager


Key relationships: 1st Team Manager, Performance Staff, Head of Women’s Football

Location: The Dripping Pan, Lewes, Mountfield Road

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

Align closely with the 1st Team Manager and Performance Staff to cultivate a high-performance culture which is inclusive and safe, where athletes & staff thrive and reach their potential
Support the management of a successful first team
Collaborate to support the creation of a culture that maximises the talent of each player in all aspects of player development to elevate the quality of team performances.
Support the leadership of player and team development at all training sessions and matches played by the club
Collaborate, support, and lead on individual development of player toward elite professional standards on and off the pitch
Application Process:

Lewes FC prides itself as an equal opportunity employer and we encourage and welcome applications from all candidates including those from under-represented backgrounds such as women, people with disabilities, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates.

Given the low levels of diversity in football, we understand that candidates from under-represented backgrounds are unlikely to have been given adequate opportunity in the game. Consequently, we will ensure that the application process does not unduly favour candidates with such experience over applicants without it.

All applicants must have specific Safeguarding and Protecting Children / FA Safeguarding Children qualifications and a DBS Clearance / Enhanced FA CRC check before starting the role.

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter outlining why you’d be great for the role alongside any relevant experience to -- with the subject line: “Goalkeeper Coach: Your Name”.


The interview process will commence upon receipt of suitable applications.


We will be accepting applicants through the interview process. The role will be open until filled.


Please clearly articulate in your cover letter how your experience and personal characteristics align with the values and ambitions of Lewes FC, as well as provide evidence of how your qualifications and experience match the role described below.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality goalkeeper coaching sessions for the Women’s 1st team.
Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages participation and personal development.
Work collaboratively with other coaches and support staff to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to player development.
Conduct regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to players to support their growth.
Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to develop goalkeeping sessions and coaching content in line with the club's game model, playing style, and culture. Give goalkeepers the opportunity within this structure to maximise their potential.
Work closely with the recruitment team to oversee the recruitment process for goalkeepers.
Contribute to goalkeepers' individual development plans, reviews, and audits to assess performance and potential, as well as support evidence-based departmental projects.
Maintain a working knowledge of best practices in player development and modern developments in the game. Continually update on current best practices while participating in courses for personal development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential


National GK Award/qualification
Emergency Medical First Aid in Football
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Eligible DBS
Previous experience working within an elite sport environment
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Team player with the ability to work discreetly and under pressure
Confident communicator at all levels
Desirable

UEFA B Licence
Engagement in professional development other than technical football coaching development. For example:
Physical Development of Youth Female Players (growth and maturation, female athlete physiology & menstrual cycle)
Player support (e.g., Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support)
Coaching & mentoring qualification (e.g., EMCC)