Goalkeeper Coach
Job Description
<br><p><strong>The Club </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Gulf United are a football club that prides itself on providing opportunities for young people. We have a professional First Team in the First Division, the fastest growing football academy in Dubai and we are the #1 scholarship provider in the MENA region. We have ambitions to be a world-renowned football brand. </p><p><br></p><p>We are a family club that focus on football development and human development. We strive to create a positive environment where our players and staff can consistently develop and grow. </p><p> </p><p><strong>What do characters do we look for? </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>Passion for football </span></li><li><span>Can build strong relationships and rapport quickly </span></li><li><span>Positive role models for our players </span></li><li><span>Strong leadership skills </span></li><li><span>An excellent communicator </span></li><li><span>“Player focused” </span></li><li><span>Focus on enjoyment for the players as well as development </span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Description(s): </strong></p><p><em>Goalkeeper Coach </em></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>Effectively plan, deliver and evaluate goalkeeper coaching sessions in line with the club’s philosophy and coaching for all GUFC goalkeepers from First Team to youth players</span></li><li><span>Implement the training programme for GUFC goalkeepers in association with the First Team and academy management staff.</span></li><li><span>Produce and deliver detailed regular individual goalkeeper progress reviews, and produce and implement individual goalkeeper development plans for Academy goalkeepers. </span></li><li><span>Deliver all goalkeeper training sessions and be responsible for maintenance of training equipment as required by goalkeepers. </span></li><li><span>Continuously look to identify opportunities to improve operations and practises in the goalkeeper coaching department. </span></li><li><span>Any other duties as required by the football club within the reasonable demands of the role. </span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Person Specification </em></p><ul><li><span>Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the development of goalkeepers and to the principles of teaching and learning, and an understanding of teaching and learning styles. </span></li><li><span>Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on a variety of levels. </span></li><li><span>Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players and other staff.</span></li><li><span>Dedicated to self-improvement and continuous professional development. </span></li><li><span>Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of Gulf United Football Club and to promoting and displaying standards of excellence. </span></li><li><span>Be an ambassador and positive role model for Gulf United Football Club.</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Applicants must hold the following: </em></p><ul><li><span>UEFA C or equivalent and above in Goalkeeping</span></li><li><span>At least 3 years experience in football coaching </span></li><li><span>Enhanced DBS/Police Check, Safeguarding Children & First Aid qualifications </span></li><li><span>Effective & efficient communication skills </span></li><li><span>Good organisational skills </span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Details </strong></p><p>All successful applicant will receive a working visa, full training & induction, full adidas training wear and full equipment. </p><p>Job Type: Full-time </p><p>Hours: 40 per week (25 coaching, 15 office hours) </p><p>Days: 5.5 per week </p><p>Salary: 6,000 – 8,000AED per month dependent on experience </p><p>Expected start date: As soon as possible</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How To Apply </strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span>Please apply via LinkedIn or send an email with your CV/ Resume attached to </span>APPLICATIONS@GULFUNITEDFC.COM</li><li><span>Please title the email with “YOUR NAME – Goalkeeper Coach – Job Application”</span></li><li><span>In the body of the email please describe briefly why you are interested in this role and why you believe you would be a good fit.</span></li><li><span>Please make sure to attach your contact details. </span></li><li><span>Successful candidates will be contacted on WhatsApp</span></li></ul><p><br></p>
