Player Performance Pathway Goalkeeper Coach

Organisation: Millwall Football Club
Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (based on experience/qualifications)
Location: Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs, Prendergast School & St Paul’s Sports Ground, Rotherhithe
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: Hours of work: Part time, Zero-hours contract

Salary: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (based on experience/qualifications)

Location: Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs, Prendergast School & St Paul’s Sports Ground, Rotherhithe

Responsible to: Football Development Officer



Role Summary:

Millwall Community Trust is looking for a number of passionate and enthusiastic football coaches to join our Development Centre programme. This role is perfect for coaches who want to work in a professional football environment, helping young players develop their skills while representing Millwall FC’s philosophy and values.

We are currently looking for Goalkeeper coaches who can deliver at our weekly male and female Development Centres.

This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches who are looking to gain experience in a professional football environment, with access to Millwall Academy’s CPD sessions and the chance to view academy training sessions to support their career progression.

Millwall Community Trust also has plans to develop Futsal sessions as part of our initiative to help create more skilful players within the local community.

As a Goalkeeper Player Performance Pathway Coach, you’ll be delivering high-quality coaching sessions to players of various age groups, helping them progress through our football pathway. Sessions take place at Prendergast School and St Paul’s Sports Ground in Rotherhithe with other venues coming soon.

This is a great time to join us as we are in a period of growth and expansion, with opportunities for career progression and potential full-time employment for the right candidates.



Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and structured coaching sessions in line with the Millwall Community Trust coaching syllabus.
Create a fun, inclusive, and challenging learning environment that supports player development.
Work with players of different abilities, focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and psychological growth.
Provide regular feedback to players and parents on progress and areas for improvement.
Support the talent identification process, ensuring players have a pathway to progress within the Millwall FC system.
Ensure all safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety policies are followed at all times.
Represent Millwall Community Trust professionally, both on and off the pitch.
Assist with player assessment and monitoring, maintaining records of performance and development.
Work closely with the Football Development Officer and senior coaching staff to maintain high coaching standards.
Manage and lead a Millwall representative team in the Junior Premier League (starting next season).
Support the development and implementation of Futsal sessions to enhance technical skills in young players.



Essential Requirements:

Minimum Level 2 NGB Coaching Qualification (FA Level 2/UEFA C)
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
FA First Aid in Football (FAIF) Qualification
Experience coaching young players in a development or grassroots setting
Minimum FA Level 2 (UEFA C) and/or Goalkeeping Coaching (or working towards it).
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
FA First Aid in Football (FAIF) Qualification
Experience coaching young goalkeepers in a development or grassroots setting
Confidence in delivering technical coaching sessions
Passion for player development and creating a positive learning environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends
A strong understanding of player progression and individual development



Desired Requirements:

UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence or working towards it
Experience working within an academy or development centre environment
Knowledge of Millwall FC’s playing style and development philosophy
Experience with talent identification and player scouting
Experience in managing a youth team in a competitive league
Interest in Futsal coaching and development

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, zero-hours contract role, with sessions running in the evenings and occasional weekends.
Coaches will have access to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) workshops through Millwall Academy to enhance their knowledge and coaching ability.
This role offers a genuine pathway to career progression, with opportunities to transition into full-time employment within Millwall Community Trust.

To Apply: Please apply via the iRecruit website.

All applications need to be sent via the I-recruit system:
https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th July 2025

A full copy of MCT’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MCT person responsible for safeguarding.
How to apply: To Apply: Please apply via the iRecruit website. All applications need to be sent via the I-recruit system: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx Closing date for applications: Friday 18th July 2025