Chattanooga Football Club has an opening for an experienced Goalkeeper Coach. The Goalkeeper Coach for Chattanooga Football Club is responsible for providing goalkeeping training, executing pre-prepared training sessions for all goalkeepers for the Men’s Team, Women’s Team and Youth Academy, and supporting player development. The role involves on-field as well as off-field training and coaching.
General job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Create a Goalkeeper specific Training/Performance Plan that includes the Technical, Tactical & Physical periodization necessary to develop top GK’s in keeping with the Club’s philosophy.
- Work closely with the head coach to integrate goalkeeping training into the overall team strategy.
- Provide training reports, with video, to share with Head Coach and Coaching staff.
- Lead Academy Goalkeeper Staff, assisting in assessing, placing, scheduling and training Goalkeeper Coaches.
- Ensure Academy GK staff are aligned with the training philosophy and technical framework of the Academy and CFC.
- Create & implement Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) and communicate with a multi-disciplinary perspective to support the holistic development of Goalkeepers.
- Schedule individual meetings with Goalkeepers in pre-season to discuss and align on their respective IDP’s.
- Schedule progress meetings with each player, reference and edit their respective IDP’s based on performance.
- Work with Head Coach to create GK specific pre-game objectives to include in team presentation prior to every game.
- Assist Team Head Coaches and staff to perform other coaching roles in training and on match day.
- Complete detailed post-game reports after every game including video clips focusing on objectives and overall performance of Goalkeepers to present weekly to Team Goalkeeper Coaches and Team Staff.
- Lead discussions of Goalkeepers to be retained and released at the end of their contracts or when deemed appropriate.
- Support the talent identification & recruitment strategy for Goalkeepers and develop Coaches as part of a wider strategy both internally and externally.
- Design and implement specialized training programs tailored to the needs of each goalkeeper
- Monitor the physical condition and performance of goalkeepers during training and matches
- Provide technical advice to goalkeepers, such as positioning, footwork, and timing
- Develop communication skills between goalkeepers and the rest of the team, especially the defensive line.
- Assist in scouting and recruiting potential goalkeeping talent for the team
- Ensure that all safety and health standards are adhered to during training and matches.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of a USSF National B license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years direct experience as Goalkeeper Coach at any level required, professional level coaching experience preferred.
- Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license, and maintain legally required employment eligibility.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills particularly in pressure situations.
- Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others.
- Evidence of successful player development.
- Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice
- Must have a passion for working in a high performing team environment.
- High degree of personal initiative and strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through relevant courses and conferences.
- Complete any mandatory qualifications on an ongoing basis as required by associated governing bodies.
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred but not required.
- Must be able to work flexible hours which will include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights due to travel.
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