An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SWPL 1 side Spartans F.C. as Head of Goalkeeping. The role will be responsible for implementing and delivering the Club’s Goalkeeping strategy, to develop a GK Coaching Curriculum in line with the Club’s coaching philosophy, covering a holistic approach to athlete development, ensuring this is delivered and reinforced through effective coaching and mentoring. Further details can be found below.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Highly developed interpersonal and people skills, to ensure establishment of successful partnerships internally and externally.
• An appreciation of mentoring and developing other coaches.
• Understanding of SFA Women’s and Girls player pathway. 
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adaptable and innovative.
• An ability to inspire and lead individuals.
• Focused on individual player development.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To prepare all SWPL goalkeepers for all training sessions and matches.
• To monitor and report on the performance and progress of all goalkeepers, evaluating against established and agreed goals.
• To foster a positive environment for learning and development within the goalkeeping team.
• Work closely with NextGen and Girls Academy Goalkeeping coaches so that the transition of players from Girls Academy to senior teams is managed effectively.
• With the assistance of the Player Recruitment Team, identify and scout potential goalkeeping target players.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties that may arise or be assigned by the SWPL Head Coach.
• Attend all SWPL Team and Girls Academy (where relevant) Meetings.

Our sincerest thanks to Colin Osborne for the past 6 years as our Head of Goalkeeping.

A Spartans legend who will be dearly missed on and off the pitch.

Minimum Qualifications: Goalkeeping Coaching Award / Disclosure Scotland PVG Certificate
Preferred Qualifications: UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence
Hours: 10hrs p/w approximately, delivering three 90 minute GK specific football training sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday 7 to 8.30pm and Friday 6.30 to 8pm) and attending SWPL 1 game days on Sunday afternoons.
Location: Training Sessions & Home Games: Ainslie Park Stadium, Edinburgh. Away games will take place at various locations across Scotland.
Reporting to: SWPL Head Coach

This role is on a voluntary basis, however, as a club we will endeavour to support all our coaches with personal development, CPD opportunities and expenses.  All offers are subject to references and DBS clearance.  To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to Spartans SWPL Head Coach, Jack Beesley at jack.beesley@spartansfc.com before 5pm on Friday 23^rd of August.