Goalkeeping Coach

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Goalkeeping Coach to join our Coaching staff.

The successful candidate will form part of our management & coaching team, reporting directly to our Team Manager Jimmy Kirkwood and Assistant Team Manager Marty Fraser to ensure our goalkeeping department is working to the highest standards.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan & execute training sessions for our first team goalkeepers twice a week (Mon & Weds)
  • Complete warm-ups with first team goalkeepers on matchdays
  • Assist First Team Manager with recruitment of new goalkeepers through scouting & analysis
  • Liaise with Development Team Coaches to train Development goalkeepers
  • Liaise with Youth Academy Coaches to monitor training of academy goalkeepers
  • Foster an environment within the club of a goalkeeper team to assist player pathway
  • Liaise with Kit Person to ensure correct kit & equipment is where it needs to be for training/games
  • Take responsibility for safe use of kit & equipment at training & matches
  • Be expected to maintain high standards of work, keeping the whole work area of the department clean, neat, tidy and organised.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Combination of specialist goalkeeping and broader football coaching knowledge, understanding and skills. 
  • A dedicated individual with an eye for detail, enthusiastic and self-driven.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • The ability to work well individually and within a team environment.

DESIRABLE:

  • Scottish FA 1.3 Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate, and on the pathway to a C Licence (not essential, as training will be given with assistance to reach this level)
  • Scottish FA Hampden 1st Aid Certificate

PERKS OF THE JOB:

  • Work at the sharp end of a tier 5 Lowland League side, participating in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup
  • Part of a semi-professional club, constantly striving to improve
  • Great days out, as part of the football family!

APPLICATIONS:

To hear more about this, please contact us by email on: info@troonfootballclub.co.uk

All contact will be treated confidentially.