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<div><strong>Closing Date: 07/09/2025</strong> - we may close this position early depending on volume of applications so please don't delay submitting an application!<br><br></div>
<div><strong>Job Title Academy</strong> Lead Goalkeeping Coach&nbsp;<br><strong>Department </strong>Academy<br><strong>Direct Reports</strong> Academy GK Coaches<br><strong>Reports to </strong>Academy Director<br><strong>Location </strong>Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU&nbsp;<br><strong>Working Pattern&nbsp;</strong>40 per week, evenings and weekends&nbsp;<br><strong>Level of DBS </strong>Enhanced Child Barred List<br>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>About Us:</strong> &nbsp;<br>London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: &nbsp;</div>
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<div>1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world.&nbsp;</div>
<div>2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch.&nbsp;</div>
<div>3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Train women as women; and&nbsp;</div>
<div>4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.</div>
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<div><strong>Role Purpose:</strong></div>
<div>The role of the Academy Lead GK Coach is to create a high-performance environment and culture that maximises the potential of the Academy Goalkeepers and staff that produces results, with a clear objective to provide goalkeepers the ability to reach the senior professional game through their development within the Academy and build for the future.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The ideal candidate will have a high interest in the women’s game, the development of youth players and a track record of successful player development. You will have experience of coaching 10–18-year-olds within a high-performance environment. You will have an approach to coaching underpinned by modern theories of training, preferably Skill Acquisition and teaching theories. You will be able to lead players and staff, facilitate group sessions both on and off pitch. Finally, you will be very comfortable reviewing and editing video to provide feedback for staff and players.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>Main Duties/ Responsibilities</strong><br>1. Lead GK Coach of the U21 PGA Team&nbsp;<br>2. Lead the all-Academy Goalkeepers and Goalkeeper Coaching staff to help maintain the highest possible standards, following the LCL coaching philosophy, and providing mentorship for the staff to ensure their development.&nbsp;<br>3. Lead performance reviews for all goalkeepers including a formal report of conclusions and actions and deliver feedback to players in line with Academy protocols and expectations.&nbsp;<br>4. Plan, execute and evaluate all U21 goalkeeping coaching sessions.<br>5. Develop strong working relationships with lead coaching staff in the design and delivery of coaching and games programme for goalkeeper specific throughout the academy.&nbsp;<br>6. Attend all inhouse CPD events plus guided FA CPD events under license requirement&nbsp;<br>7. Take responsibility for Goalkeepers IDP’s, ensuring IDPs are stored on the club drive and updated a minimum of 3x per season.<br>8. Providing support to the exit/release procedure of Academy goalkeepers in the most effective manner and in line with any WSL PGA requirements<br>9. Ad hoc duties required by the academy manager/ Senior Management Team to meet needs of the business<br>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Club Accountabilities&nbsp;</strong><br>1.To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club<br>2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch<br>3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies<br>4. To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.<br>5. To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.<br>&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>What we are looking for</strong><br><strong>Qualifications and Training</strong><br>&nbsp;</div>
<div><strong>Essential</strong></div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UEFA B Diploma&nbsp;</div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FA National Goalkeeping Course</div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FA DBS&nbsp;</div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FA Safeguarding Children Course&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>Desirable</strong></div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UEFA A Diploma&nbsp;</div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UEFA Goalkeeping B Diploma</div>
<div>· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;UEFA Goalkeeping A Diploma<br><br><strong>Characteristics</strong><br>- Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture</div>
<div>-Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders &amp; ambiguity.<br>-High standards of personal integrity and EQ.<br>-Comfortable and able to work on own initiative<br>-Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities<br>-Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance<br>-Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
<div>London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.</div>
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<div>All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.</div>
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<div>For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.</div>
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Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach