U9-U14 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently. Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

The successful candidate will lead the practical delivery and manage the provision for our U9-U14 goalkeeper programme for both training and matchdays. The U9-U14 Academy goalkeeper coach will be required to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and responsible for supporting the development of U9-U14 goalkeepers inline their individual development plans providing both on field and off field support.

• Lead the planning and delivery of coaching sessions for U9-U14 goalkeepers.
• Manage the provision and U9-U14 goalkeeper training programme to support their long-term development in line with academy goalkeeping philosophy.
• Manage schedule so all U9-U14 goalkeepers receive weekly goalkeeper specific training and support on matchdays.
• Lead the design and implementation of IDP’s for U9-U14 goalkeepers and provide feedback to players and parents in line with IDP processes and timelines.
• Complete all internal player assessment processes as requested to support the monitoring and tracking of player performance and development.
• Make decisions in the best interest of the club and player development in line with the Academies purpose and coaching philosophy that blends developing performance and potential to support long term development.
• Be a part of an inter-disciplinary team and work with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping and coaching staff on player progression, training and match opportunities.
• Work with outfield coaching staff on planning processes and support integration for goalkeepers into outfield training in addition to goalkeeper specific training as requested by the Head Coach of the age group.
• Work with senior Academy staff and in line with club recruitment processes and pathway plans to ensure alignment across club completing player assessments as requested for registered players and trialists.
• Form positive relationships with players and motivate them towards achieving their potential, ensuring their well-being and holistic development.
• Maintain up to date records of training sessions and game time on club systems as required by the Premier League Youth Development Rules.
• Attend all relevant CPD events, contribute to the club style of play and ensure that Academy principles and training methodologies are delivered consistently and in line with Academy coaching philosophy and the Academy goalkeeper coaching philosophy.
• Work with the Head of Academy Football Development and Assistant Head of Academy Football Development to develop self in line with Academy coach competency framework and development action plan.
• Help to ensure the Academy is continually achieving the standards required to retain its category status within the EPPP guidelines.

• UEFA B Licence.
• Experience of coaching U9-U14 goalkeepers within an EPPP Academy.
• Understanding of how to design and implement individual development plans.
• Understanding of how to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support integrated on pitch delivery.

• Expertise as to how to deliver age-appropriate training sessions and provide in game support for U9-U14 players goalkeepers.
• Understanding of how to nurture potential and improve performance of U9-U14 goalkeepers.
• Understanding of how to design and implement individual development plans and provide individualised feedback to players and how to work with parents to best support their son’s development.

• Report into Head of Academy Goalkeeping completing tasks as requested.
• Working collaboratively with all Academy goalkeeping coaching staff to best support long term player development.
• Completing all tasks as directed by Head of Academy Football Development and Assistant Head of Academy Football Development with full engagement in club coach development processes.
• Work as part of an inter disciplinary team for each U9-U14 age group working collaboratively on planning and delivery as directed by the Head Coach of the age group.

• Represent the club and self positively with a professional image ensuring the values of Brentford FC and Academy purpose is always delivered.
• Represent a process driven and club aligned approach to long term player development.
• Always act in the club’s best interests.

• Make decisions in the best interest of the club and long-term player development.
• Make decisions that nurture players potential and improves their performance.
• Make decisions that support an interdisciplinary approach and the holistic development and wellbeing of players.
• Make decisions in line with club pathway plans.

• Lead the creation and delivery of our U9-U14 goalkeeper training programme looking for best ways to affect long term development inline with Academy goalkeeper coaching philosophy.
• Look for ways in which to develop as a coach and explore new methodologies.
• Look for ways in which to gain a competitive advantage on other Academies with regards to player development.

• To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
• To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work.

Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging. We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.

Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field. To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team. Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.