Head of Academy Goalkeeping in Stevenage

The Academy Head of Goalkeeping at Stevenage FC will lead and oversee the development of goalkeepers across all Academy age groups, creating a high-performance learning environment that supports both player and coach development. The successful candidate will deliver and manage a progressive goalkeeping programme, with a particular focus on the U18 age group, ensuring sessions are aligned with the Club’s coaching philosophy and performance standards at the Stevenage FC Sports Hub and Performance Centre.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience within the role and position, with a proven ability to work effectively with young players and support their technical, tactical, and personal development. Experience in scouting and talent identification processes is desirable, as is the ability to identify and nurture player potential within a performance pathway. Strong IT skills are required, including experience using Performance Management Application (PMA) software and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook. Applicants should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with players, parents, and colleagues. The role requires an individual who can work effectively under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and contribute positively within a team environment. Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are essential. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, enthusiastic, and personable, with the ability to build strong individual relationships and create a supportive environment for young players. The successful candidate will be empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about supporting player development both on and off the pitch.

About The Club

Founded in 1976 as Stevenage Borough Football Club, we dropped the 'Borough' from our name in 2010 when we won promotion to the English Football League for the first time in our history, although it has stuck as our nickname. We currently play in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of English football. Our home games are played at The Lamex Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,800 supporters. Over the years, we have achieved a huge amount in our relatively short history: including 2 FA Trophies, 2 Conference National titles, a League Two Play-Off Trophy & automatic promotion to League One in 2023.

Safeguarding Statement

Stevenage Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

BAME Declaration

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence. As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

Equality and Diversity Statement

Stevenage Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and staff will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. Further training on Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion is available to all.