Goalkeeping Coach

Organisation: Bristol City FC.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Location: Robins High Performance Centre, Bristol
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Job Description: TEAM: BCWFC First Team
REPORTS TO: Head Coach

Please note, this role involves weekend work and requires flexible working hours in line with the team training schedule.

Bristol City Women FC has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, passionate and committed individual to join the club as Goalkeeping Coach.

The successful candidate will work closely with all coaches, performance team and analysts and will enjoy working as part of a team. They must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to be flexible to the requirements of the position.

Key responsibilities:
• To coach, monitor and report on the progress of all goalkeepers within the team
• Work with the coaching team to plan and deliver goalkeeping sessions
• Prepare and lead on set plays for the team, including opposition analysis of set plays
• To ensure that all playing, training and relevant information on all goalkeepers is recorded and is kept up-to-date at all times throughout the season
• Oversee the Goalkeeping coaching philosophy and ensure this is communicated and implemented down through the Pathway age groups
• Ensuring effective communication between all departments, including medical and performance staff, is continuous throughout the season
• To adhere to the FA Safeguarding and equality policies and procedures
• To adhere to the FA and Bristol City WFC Code of Conduct
• Support in recruitment of the playing team, with a focus on goalkeepers

The club would welcome applications from individuals who have the following qualifications and experiences:

Essential
• Minimum of FA Goalkeeping B Licence
• Experience working a sporting specific environment
• Experience of elite-level female football
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating elite-level training sessions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable
• Working knowledge of a WSL or Championship football team
• First Aid qualification/BFAS
• Enhanced DBS Check (we will require all employees to go through a DBS check once an offer of employment has been made)
How to apply: How to Apply To apply for this role, please email your CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Friday 17th October 2025 Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence. Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.