Girls Academy Goalkeeping Coach
CompanyNottingham Forest
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At5/26/2026
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Description
Salary: Please state your expectations within your application
Contract: Part Time, 21 hours a week
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Reporting to: Girls Academy Manager
Closing Date For Applications: 9th June 2026
About the Role:
To be primarily responsible for the technical development of Girls Academy goalkeepers within the Pro Game Academy (U21).
The Perks of the Job:
Contract: Part Time, 21 hours a week
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Reporting to: Girls Academy Manager
Closing Date For Applications: 9th June 2026
About the Role:
To be primarily responsible for the technical development of Girls Academy goalkeepers within the Pro Game Academy (U21).
The Perks of the Job:
- Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to high street and gym discounts.
- Discount within our Club shop.
- Free on-site parking.
- Work closely with the Girls Academy Manager and coaches to ensure the continuous development of all Academy goalkeepers.
- Effectively deliver a high level of training for the Academy’s goalkeeping development programme.
- Ensure all Academy goalkeepers are fully prepared for games and have a comprehensive development programme, including liaising with the analysis and physical performance departments.
- Create a positive environment for player development; display high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from all coaches and players.
- Manage and work with NFFC Head of Academy Goalkeeping to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Academy’s philosophy, goalkeeping coaching plan and coach competency framework.
- Liaise with recruitment and other key staff to identify and recruit goalkeepers across all ages.
- Undertake continued professional development organised by the Academy.
- Attend and report at Player Development Feedback meetings and MDT meetings.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Girls Academy.
- FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers or FA National Goalkeeping Course.
- UEFA C Licence.
- UEFA ‘B’ GK Licence or working towards (desirable).
- FA Safeguarding Children.
- FA Emergency First Aid In Football
- Demonstrable experience working in Academy Football.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable to work with members of staff across departments and senior staff .
- Ability to work under pressure and willing to work unsociable hours.
- Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.
- Organised, methodical and logical approach to work .
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.