Academy Goalkeeping Coach (Part-Time)

Organisation: Derby County Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: DE21 4TB
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 17 May 2026
Job Description: Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Goalkeeping Coach (Part-Time) to join Academy Coaching 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 delivering the Academy Goalkeeping coaching program, primarily across the U9 – U16 age groups, whilst supporting any other age groups when required. The role will require a high level of detail to be placed on all aspects of individual development, supporting the Academy Goalkeeping Coaching program across all phases. The candidate will be required to sit within MDT planning meetings to ensure collaboration across all Academy departments.

Key Role Responsibilities:
• To aid in the development and management of the Academy Goalkeeping program, focusing on the U9 – U16 age groups.
• Design, deliver and review age and phase-specific goalkeeping sessions in line with the academy philosophy & Goalkeeping curriculum.
• Support the Pre Academy Goalkeeper provision.
• To provide a weekly work diary, allowing line managers to schedule work appropriately.
• To manage the kit, equipment and changing rooms at all times.
• 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.
• Provide detailed feedback on the goalkeeper's game and training performances through analysis platforms and face-to-face reviews.
• Commit to self-development and be driven to develop themselves continually.
• 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.

General
• To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of customers and colleagues, complying with health and safety guidance and policy.
• Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the club’s safeguarding provision, ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• To uphold and promote organisational policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work and including equality, diversity and inclusion.
• To present and promote an appropriate public image representing the organisation.
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.

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
• Knowledge of the football recruitment process
• 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
• UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football
• Safeguarding Children Certificate

Desirable
• UEFA B Coaching Certificate
• 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 2027, 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.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.

Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser.

More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 May 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Strictly no agencies please.

Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.
How to apply: 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. To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE. Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser. More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 May 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Strictly no agencies please. Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.