Role overview
Millwall Lionesses are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic goalkeeper coach to join our coaching staff. This role is for a goalkeeper coach who is committed to working in a professional environment, helping to support the delivery of training sessions and match days while representing Millwall Lionesses philosophy and values.
We are currently looking for a coach who can deliver at our weekly training session on Monday and Wednesday nights (7:30pm-9:00pm) with fixtures on Sunday. Hours of work: 6 hours a week. Monday & Wednesday evenings and Sundays. Both voluntary and fixed term roles available. Location: St Paul’s Sports Ground and away fixtures. Responsible to: Millwall Lionesses Manager. Salary: £317.46 per month.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver engaging technical coaching sessions to Millwall Lionesses goalkeepers
- Create a fun, inclusive, and challenging learning environment that supports player development
- Work with goalkeepers focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and psychological growth
- Support the Lionesses Manager and Assistant Manager during matches and training sessions
- Ensure all safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety policies are followed at all times
- Represent Millwall Community Trust professionally, both on and off the pitch
- Assist with player monitoring, maintaining records of performance and development
- Support the development and transition of academy goalkeepers into the team
Essential requirements
- FA Level 2 / UEFA C in Goalkeeper Coaching (Essential)
- UEFA B License in Goalkeeper Coaching (Desirable)
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- FA First Aid in Football (FAIF) Qualification
- Experience coaching goalkeepers in a first team environment
- Confidence in delivering technical coaching sessions
- Able to support coaching outfield sessions
- Knowledge / experience of players and opposition in Tier 4, 5, 6 or 7 in the women’s pyramid (Desirable)
- Experience coaching young goalkeepers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must commit to coach Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Coaches who are not available all days will not be accepted
Additional information
- This is a part-time, fixed term or voluntary role, with sessions running in the evenings and weekends
- Coaches will have access to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) workshops to enhance their knowledge and coaching ability
- This role offers a genuine pathway to career progression, with opportunities to transition into full-time employment within Millwall Community Trust
To apply
To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CVs without an application form accompanied. Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (available via a link on our website). If you require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via recruit@millwallfc.co.uk
Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club-information/work-for-the-lions/application-form
All applications should be sent to recruit@millwallfc.co.uk. Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those shortlisted will be notified.
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026
A full copy of MCT’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MCT person responsible for safeguarding.
