Southampton Football Club
Women's 1st Team Goalkeeper and Set Piece Coach
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Location: Staplewood Campus
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List
What is the role?
Our Women’s 1st team are seeking a new Goalkeeper and Set Piece Coach to contribute to a progressive learning environment, which positively impacts goalkeeper development and potential to achieve on and off the pitch as well as to deliver against the Set Piece Strategy on defending and attacking set pieces.
What will you be doing?
- Support the review, development, and implementation of a comprehensive coaching curriculum for goalkeepers. This will include the delivery of goalkeeper-specific sessions to prepare the goalkeepers holistically and with a game-specific focus.
- Deliver defending and attacking set pieces during training sessions, in line with the set piece strategy.
- Complete player review administration in accordance with the timelines agreed with the Head Coach, identifying strengths, areas of development, and support requirements for identified goalkeepers.
- Contribute to 1st team technical meetings, providing feedback and recommendations in accordance with your area of expertise, which will include team selection, specifically to support in-game set pieces.
- Support the Head Coach and technical staff with match-day observations and provide analytical feedback to goalkeepers before matches, during half-time, and post-game, utilizing match and training footage where appropriate.
- Deliver goalkeeper-specific review meetings and ensure all review notes and meeting details are completed and submitted to the Head Coach within the dedicated timeline.
- Play an active role within the multi-disciplinary team, sharing knowledge, experience, and best practice, particularly with the Professional Game Academy Goalkeeper Coach to build a supportive and collaborative relationship.
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Is this you?
To be the ideal candidate for this role, you will have:
- Good communication skills
- A strong understanding of football
- Confidence in giving and receiving feedback
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually with a professional attitude
- A passion for helping players reach their full potential
Essential Skills and Experience
- UEFA B Diploma
- UEFA B GK Diploma
- First Aid for Football
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Course
- Experience of delivering set piece sessions
- Strong and clear communication skills
How this benefits you…
If you are successful, you can look forward to:
- A healthy benefits package
- Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
- Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health)
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise
- 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family
- Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture
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The closing date for this role is 11 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
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