LEAD GK COACH

Organisation: ProChance Football Club
Salary: TBC
Location: DERBY
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 1 June 2026
Interview date: 2 June 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the ProChance first team and the University of Derby as a Goalkeeping Coach.

Located at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB we have fantastic facilities and a very unique programme for young footballers aged 18 and over.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the progression and development of a team, who can work closely with our Goalkeepers and form individual development plans for players to achieve their potential.

The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring, with a proven track record of monitoring and enhancing high performance for goalkeepers.

Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for someone with full flexibility, who is able to attend evening training sessions and match day fixtures vs professional clubs.
 
Role Responsibilities:
• To coach, monitor and report on the progress of all goalkeepers within ProChance Football Club.
• Implement a basic coaching programme and monitor what the GK's require from session to session and sometimes based on matchday performances.
• To have a clear understanding of the ProChance philosophy, vision, values and culture.
• To regularly liaise other members of the team and the Head Coach.
• To take responsibility for your own health, safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with ProChance Football Clubs Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and safe systems of work.
• To remember that the players safety and welfare are paramount and it is the responsibility of all staff and to ensure that every opportunity is taken to create and maintain an environment where children are safe and treated appropriately: to comply with ProChance Football Club’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. [These are available from our website]
• To undertake all reasonable training, learning and development activity designed to support you in your role
 
The following knowledge and experience are essential for the role:
• UEFA B/FA LEVEL 3 [Ideally A Licenced but not essential]
•Safeguarding and First Aid in Football for adults
• Experience of and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite young and senior players and/or coaches
• Track record of consistent high performance in a professional environment
• Analysing & Interpreting
• Organising & Executing
• Coping with pressures & setbacks
• Adhering to principles & values
• Great Communication Skills
• To uphold an Enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
The following knowledge and experience are desirable for the role:
• Interacting & Presenting

Please send a full CV with covering letter detailing why you are right for the role.
How to apply: Please send a full CV to liam@yourprochance.com