Academy Goalkeeping Coach (Part Time)

Organisation: Derby County Football Club
Salary: The role is paid a sessional coaching rate, dependent on the type of session being delivered.
Location: Moor Farm Morley Road Oakwood, Derby DE21 4TB ·
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Job Description: Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Goalkeeping Coach (Part Time) to join the Academy Coaching department at Moor Farm Training Centre.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the continued monitoring and development of the pre-academy Goalkeepers, working with pre-academy coaching staff and the goalkeeping department to ensure the best possible goalkeepers enter the Academy at the Foundation Level.

In addition, you will be responsible for the Goalkeeping Development Centres, monitoring current goalkeepers, and assessing their standards against current DCFC goalkeepers.

Key Role Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for coaching Pre academy goalkeepers in consultation with the Lead Goalkeeping Coach, Head of Coaching and Academy Director
• To be responsible for coaching the DCFC Goalkeeping Development Centre (U9 – U16)
• To work within the academy when required
• To provide a weekly work diary, allowing line managers to schedule work appropriately.
• To manage the kit, equipment and changing rooms at all times.
• To commit to both club and individual (CCF) CPD programmes. Provide and store evidence of this process.
• Maintain a multi-disciplinary approach when interacting with players and all departments.
• To promote open lines of communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Administration staff.
• Liaise with parents formally (Parent Evenings) and informally, when appropriate, to inform them of the player's development.
• To be a positive role model to Academy Players by maintaining high standards of coaching, positive attitude and appropriate language.
• To contribute to the scouting and talent identification process where appropriate.
• To demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the Laws of the Game, the Rules of the Football Association or the Rules of the Football League and FA Premier League.

Personal characteristics and experience:
• Experience of coaching Goalkeepers (Any age/ level)
• Experience in football coaching, delivering and coordinating coaching programmes for young people
• Ability to manage a group of young goalkeepers
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, positively and enthusiastically with people at all levels
• Knowledge of relevant governing body programmes, policies and procedures is desirable
• Knowledge of the football recruitment process is desirable
• Good knowledge of the age-appropriate techniques and skill practices for player development
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Committed to high standards
• Flexible approach and prepared to work unsociable hours
• Able to take a considered and sensible approach to problem-solving

Qualifications:
Essential
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football
• Safeguarding Children Certificate
• UEFA B Coaching Certificate
• UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate

Desirable
• FA Youth Award

The role is paid a sessional coaching rate, dependent on the type of session being delivered.

This role is a seasonal, casual, part-time role with an initial fixed term until May 2026, based at the Derby County Training Centre, with some travel required.

Who are Derby County…

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

• We are proud of who we are and what we do
• We are positive, inspired and passionate
• We are ambitious and driven
• We are prepared, honest and humble
• We are the heartbeat of our community
• We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include:

• 10% discount at DCFC Megastore
• Company Pension with Aviva
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

How to apply…

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 22 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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