Football Development Goalkeeper Coach
Location: Suffolk
Hours: 3 - 6 hours per week, Evenigs

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Norwich City Football Development Team at Norwich City Football Development as a Youth Goalkeeper Coach.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated coach to help support the development of goalkeepers within our Football Development programme. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering engaging, high-quality coaching sessions and supporting each player's individual development journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is self-motivated, passionate about player development, and experienced in goalkeeper coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging sessions in line with the Academy's Football Curriculum (specific to the Youth Development Phase)

• Coach and support our U8 - U15 boys and girls

• Manage and monitor players' Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

• Support player reviews every 6 to 12 weeks

• Assist in identifying and recruiting talented young players for the Academy system

• Produce and record formal session plans for each session delivered

• Prepare for and evaluate all fixtures, with formal documentation

• Regularly coach fixtures at category one and two facilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive environment, with safeguarding as a shared responsibility

• Represent and embody the Club's Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride, and Commitment

Essential Requirements:

• UEFA C Licence (desired)

• FA Advanced Youth Award

• Valid Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) or BFAS Qualification

• Current FA Safeguarding Children qualification

• Experience coaching young players in a football environment

• Availability on Weekday evenings, 5:00-8:30 PM

What We Offer:

• A supportive and professional working environment

• Access to high-quality coaching facilities

• Opportunities for further development and progression

• A range of club benefits for successful candidates

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 6th January 2026

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding:
Norwich City Football Club is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants throughout the recruitment process-please let us know if we can support you in this way.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Norwich City Football Club competes professionally in the English Championship league, the second tier in the English football league system, playing home matches at Carrow Road stadium.