Academy Goalkeeping Coach (9-16)

About The Company

As the Club enters an exciting new era with a new training ground which will be home to the Club's First Team and Academy, we are seeking an outstanding individual to become our Academy Goalkeeping Coach for the U9 to U16 age groups.

About The Role

Based at the Leicester City Training Ground, this role will lead the Foundation and Youth Development Phase programme working closely with two part-time goalkeeping coaches, Lead Phase Coaches and the Lead Goalkeeping Coach at PDP. The role will also have exposure the PDP phase to ensure the individuals continued professional development. 

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge, significant experience and be an inspirational character who connects with our young players to maximise their potential. They will hold the minimum of a UEFA ‘B’ and UEFA B Goalkeeper qualification and FA Youth Modules.

Benefits Package 

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays. 

Contract Type – Permanent     
Hours Per Week – Full time, including weekends and evenings

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending your application form and CV, along with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk

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Closing Date – 23 July 2019