Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) the successful applicant will nurture, develop, and transition elite goalkeeping talent into the First Team pathway.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Academy Goalkeeping Programme.
- Manage all Academy goalkeeping coaching staff, ensuring alignment in coaching methodologies across all phases.
- Ensure every goalkeeper receives an outstanding development experience while creating a sustainable pathway of goalkeepers.
- Contribute to MDT processes to support holistic player development.
- Maintain positive working relationships with players, staff, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure all coaching sessions, player reviews, and individual development plans are accurately documented in accordance with EPPP requirements using the Club's software (e.g., PMA, Kitman Labs, and Hudl).
Other requirements
- Positively represent the culture and values of the Academy in every interaction.
- Maintain professional boundaries at all times, adhere strictly to operational policies
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by your Line Manager.
- Work within and adhere to all Academy policies and procedures, maintaining a strong understanding of Bradford City AFC's culture and values.
About The Candidate
About you
- You are a dedicated, energetic, and forward-thinking goalkeeper coach with a proven track record of developing young players within an elite academy setting.
- You possess strong leadership abilities and take pride in setting high standards of coaching, discipline, and professional conduct.
- You understand the holistic needs of young athletes, balancing technical/tactical excellence with emotional and mental wellbeing.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively alongside Coaches, Sports Scientists, Analysts, and Medical staff.
- You are highly organised and comfortable utilising modern football management and analysis software (such as PMA / Kitman Labs and Hudl).
- You are committed to your own continuous professional development.
Essential qualifications
- UEFA Goalkeeping B Diploma (or evidence of enrolment/anticipated completion date).
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
- Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
- Satisfactory Disclosure from an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List clearance (This will need to be completed prior to appointment).
- UEFA Goalkeeping A Diploma (or evidence of enrolment/anticipated completion date).
- FA Advanced Youth Award (Goalkeeping Pathway).
- UEFA B Diploma (beneficial for integrating goalkeepers into team tactical sessions).
- Experience in coaching goalkeepers in a professional football academy environment across multiple EPPP phases (FP, YDP, PDP).
- Experience in using academy management software (e.g., PMA, Kitman Labs, Hudl).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
About The Club
We are committed to being an inclusive employer.
If you have questions about our hiring process, email andycrawford@bradfordcityafc.com using the subject line ‘Recruitment Support’ so we can get back to you quickly. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, neurodivergence, or health condition, please let us know how we can best support you during the application or interview stage.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a fundamental part of everything we do at Bradford City AFC. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, and we expect all staff, coaches, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment and actively promote their welfare at all times. As part of our safer recruitment processes, this role involves working directly with children within an elite football environment. Therefore, appointments are subject to the following:
- Employment is strictly conditional upon the return of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List check.
- This post is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Applicants are required to disclose all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those considered ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon receiving at least two satisfactory professional references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and proof of right to work in the UK. Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an applicant from working with us; every case is assessed individually based on the nature of the role and the background details disclosed.
Right to Work
Any job offer will be conditional on you demonstrating the right to live and work within the UK, as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If an employment offer is made, you will be asked to provide official evidence of your entitlement before starting.
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