Head of National Goalkeeping

Reporting To:

Chief Football Officer

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Location:

FAW HQ, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JY

Salary:

£50,000 – £60,000

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop a goalkeeper curriculum that works alongside the Welsh Way National Syllabus and FAW tactical principles framework.
• ​Support the plan-do-review process and ensure effective support is provided to the head coach and goalkeepers across camps.
• ​Support the development of the national team goalkeepers through effective multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• ​Provide strategic oversight of the talent mapping for all national team goalkeepers, through regular player audits.
• ​Develop appropriate individual plans for national team goalkeepers and connect with relevant clubs to ensure smooth transition.
• ​Develop a system to support the high potential players
• ​Strategically monitor and provide support to all goalkeepers across the pathway in consolation with consultant goalkeeper coaches.
• ​Deliver highly detailed goalkeepers specific sessions that consider the technical, tactical, physical and psych-social development of the goalkeepers.
• ​Support the Elite Goalkeeper coach education courses, through workshops, seminars and best practice.
• ​Develop resources and projects that specifically develop shared learning across the technical department.
• ​Contribute to wider technical requests at the discretion of the Chief Football Officer | Head of Player Development.
• ​Adhere to FAW Safeguarding, Policies, Practices & Procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and enthuse.
• ​Experienced coach who can engage and create effective learning environments.
• ​Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• ​Ability to plan, deliver and reflect efficiently.
• ​Highly motivated and committed to player development and passionate to develop each individual
• ​A strong commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity.
• ​Flexible and adaptable, operating with high integrity at all times.
• ​Extensive knowledge of working with goalkeepers and developing coaches in elite environments.
• ​Ability to contribute to Elite Goalkeepers Coach Education Courses, seminars and workshops.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• UEFA A’ Licence Goalkeeper.
• ​Experience in managing people and teams.
• ​Minimum of 10 years experience coaching in elite youth and / or senior football in professional football.
• ​Proven track record in working alongside a head coach within the youth development and professional phase.
• ​Proven track record in developing youth goalkeepers into senior football.

Desirable

• UEFA A Licence Outfield Coaching.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work unsociable hours with travel both nationally and internationally.
• ​Essential Car user – Full drivers licence.
• ​The ability to speak Welsh is advantageous.
• ​The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity

FAW VALUES

Our values underpin the FAW vision and guide all aspects of our work:

• Excellence – we approach every challenge with determination and a drive to deliver our very best in all we do. We display commitment, motivation, discipline and perseverance, and hold ourselves accountable for results. In every aspect of business and sport, we strive to excel.
• Family – we promote a welcoming culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is embraced. Through the power of the collective, we’ll continue to expand our football family, welcoming anyone who wants to achieve great things for Wales
• Respect – we believe that different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds are fundamental for success. We’ll earn the respect of others through our commitment to be open, honest, ethical and fair.