Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Organisation: Wigan Warriors
Salary: TBC
Location: Wigan Athletic Academy, Stadium Way
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 5 February 2026
Job Description: Job Overview:

To be responsible for all elements of the Goalkeeper development programme within the Academy (U9 – U21)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching & Player Pathways and Phase Leads to ensure the continuous development of all Academy goalkeepers registered with the Club.

• Lead on delivery of GK coaching sessions and matchday GK requirements for PDP GKs daily, including U18 and U21 match days.

• Supervise and assist in the delivery of coaching sessions to players throughout the Academy and be present at their coaching sessions. This may include evening sessions, school release (Hybrid training model) and weekends

• Report via Coaching and AMT meetings, the development and progression of all Academy goalkeepers registered with the Club.

• Contribute to Player Reviews and Player/ Parent Review meetings and maintain a relationship with the goalkeepers and parents across the whole academy

• Manage and work with the Goalkeeper Coaches to plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session in accordance with the Club Philosophy and Coaching Curriculum.

• In liaison with relevant support staff, ensure that the coaching programme is planned with clear objectives on a Macro, Meso and Micro level.

• Ensure that each session plan is documented before delivery of the coaching session. To include individual and team key coaching points along with learning objectives for each player.

• Evaluate coaching sessions, documenting achievement of learning objectives on Player Profiles and the FiP, as appropriate.

• Ensure that the Performance Clock is maintained and updated daily for each GK on their Player Profiles and the FIP, reflecting all coaching and game information.

• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment to maximise each player's learning potential in line with the requirements of the Coach Competency Framework.

• Manage Goalkeeping Coaches to ensure all Goalkeeper coaching sessions are delivered in line with the Academy Coaching Philosophy.

• Ensure appropriate playing opportunities for all goalkeepers, including registered and Trialist players.

• Attend Academy meetings as requested to ensure appropriate departmental communication, planning and evaluation.

• Undertake Continued Professional Development organised by the Club and as required to maintain relevant qualifications.

Qualifications:

(Essential)

• UEFA GK B Licence

• UEFA B Licence

• FA Youth Award

• EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football)

• FA Safeguarding Certification

(Desirable)

• UEFA GK A Licence

• UEFA A Licence

• FA Advanced Youth Award (GK)

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

(Essential)

• At least three years of experience working full-time within a professional academy

• Experience leading a team in a professional academy

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Planning and organising.

• Attention to detail.

• Educate players as well as instruct.

• Communication with a variety of stakeholders.

• Emotional intelligence.

• Motivating others.

• Enthusiastic.

• Committed to personal development.

(Desirable)

• At least a year’s experience working as a Lead Goalkeeping Coach at a Professional Academy

• Experience of a First Team environment
How to apply: https://wiganathletic.com/news/2026/january/22/Vacancy-Lead-Academy-Goalkeeping-Coach/