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.

Interested candidates are invited to email a cover letter and resume to Rhonda Beard (rhonda@chattanoogafc.com).