Girls Pathway – Goalkeeping Specialist

Training Ground

Oxford United are looking for a passionate and dedicated Goalkeeper Coach to join our Girls Pathway. The successful candidate will be committed to developing goalkeepers across our programme (U9-U18), helping them reach their full potential both on and off the pitch.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced coach or someone new to the role looking to grow within a professional environment. 

Job Title: Girls Pathway – Goalkeeping Specialist 

Reports To: Head of Girls Football, Goalkeeping Lead

Location: Oxford United Training Centre, Oxford Road, Horspath, OX33 1RT 

Role Description: 

Hours:

Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm / 7:00pm-8:30pm (U9-U13)

Tuesday 6:00pm-7:30pm / 7:30-9:00pm (U15-U18)

Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm / 7:00-9:00pm (U13-U18)

Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm / 6:00pm-7:30pm / 7:30pm-9:00pm (U13-U18)

Depending on availability for the above-listed sessions, this role can be casual/sessional or a fixed-term contract for the right candidate. You may also be asked to support our JPL squads (U13-18) on gamedays (Saturdays). 

Role & Responsibilities – General:

  • Lead goalkeeper training sessions across all age groups within the Girls Pathway
  • Plan, develop, and monitor training programmes to ensure continual goalkeeper development
  • Analyse performance during games and training, providing constructive feedback to players
  • Lead Individual Development Plan (IDP) meetings and reviews
  • Compile game and training footage to assess goalkeeper performance, highlight areas for improvement, and celebrate progress
  • Confidently support outfield training sessions when required
  • Actively contribute as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
  • Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate goalkeeper development within the overall team framework
  • Be responsible for maintaining the kit and equipment to a high standard 

Experience: 

  • Minimum one year of experience working in an elite football environment or with high-level individuals
  • Experience providing written feedback to players (Individual Development Plans)

Qualifications & Training:

Essential:

  • GK Qualification, CPD, or experience coaching strong goalkeepers
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA Introduction to First Aid/Emergency First Aid
  • An enhanced DBS check will be carried out
  • A driving license and the ability to travel independently and reliably

Desirable: 

  • UEFA C with experience working in high-level youth environments
  • Experience using VEO/analysis of game footage
  • UEFA B
  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team to support players

Skills & Behaviours: 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, elite performance environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of precision and reliability
  • Ability to use basic Google Drive functions and associated programmes for administration responsibilities
  • Ambitious and driven towards contributing to the development and progression of the programme
  • Committed to ongoing and regular personal CPD and the ability to engage constructively with feedback 

How to apply: 

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to kcoombs@oufc.co.uk. This position will be open until filled, and interviews will be ongoing. 

Code of Conduct 

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public, or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour is unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity are at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. 

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability. 

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.