Burnley FC in the Community
Goalkeeper Development Coach
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Job Title: Goalkeeper Development Coach
Department: Football Development
Location: Various delivery locations across the Burnley/Pendle surrounding areas
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week (Mon-Sat including evenings and ad-hoc Sundays)
Closing Date: Friday, 16th October 2026
Salary: £23,213 - £25,500 per annum (Pro-rata)
The Role
We are looking to recruit for the role of Goalkeeper Coach to lead on the coaching and preparation of the goalkeepers for training sessions and matches.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare the Football Education, Player Development Centre and Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) goalkeepers for all training sessions and matches.
- Plan and deliver all goalkeeping sessions within Football Education, boy’s and girl’s player development centres and ETC as per the training and match schedule.
- Monitor and report on performance, evaluating against agreed goals.
- Communicate regularly with the Football Development Manager and Female Football Development Manager to ensure match day preparations and team selections are in place.
- Promote a positive environment for learning and development within the team.
- Liaise with the rest of the Football Development coaches and support staff.
- Maintain professional registration with relevant governing bodies and organisations.
- Ensure that health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
- Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.
- To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
- To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
- To work towards agreed objectives.
- Comply with all Charity policies.
- Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
- Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
- Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
- Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
- Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.
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Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- FA Level 2 in Coaching Football.
- FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers/National Goalkeeping Award.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Current and up to date First Aid and Safeguarding qualification.
- Minimum two years’ experience of working in a similar role.
- Experience of designing and implementing GK development programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build trust and relationships.
- Team player who will put team and player success over individual success.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements.
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Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification
Safeguarding Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
E, D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.
Veteran Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.
Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
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