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Head of Academy Goalkeeping
| Posting date: | 27 January 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2025 |
| Location: | B71 4LG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Bromwich Albion Football Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
West Bromwich Football Club is seeking a self-motivated, flexible and reliable candidate for the role of Head of Academy Goalkeeping. The role requires someone who has experience in developing goalkeepers in the 9-21 age groups. This role provides a vital part of the Academy environment and has great value in the development of young people.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
Have previous coaching experience in an Academy or Elite football environment and knowledge of the EPPP and the PMA system
Hold the following qualifications as a minimum: UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching B License, UEFA B License and FA Youth Award
Be organised and have good time management skills with a flexible attitude to work
Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
Member of the FA Learning
Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
Confidential and diplomatic
Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
Be able to work independently and proactively
Full driving license and use of own vehicle
Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria
Safeguarding and Protecting Children (acquired before starting role)
DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
EFAIF (acquired before starting role)
Equality and Diversity
West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit:
https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies
Safer Recruitment
West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies
It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.
An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
Have previous coaching experience in an Academy or Elite football environment and knowledge of the EPPP and the PMA system
Hold the following qualifications as a minimum: UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching B License, UEFA B License and FA Youth Award
Be organised and have good time management skills with a flexible attitude to work
Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
Member of the FA Learning
Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
Confidential and diplomatic
Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
Be able to work independently and proactively
Full driving license and use of own vehicle
Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria
Safeguarding and Protecting Children (acquired before starting role)
DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
EFAIF (acquired before starting role)
Equality and Diversity
West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit:
https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies
Safer Recruitment
West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies
It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.
An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
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