Girls Pathway Goalkeeping Coach
Employer: MK Dons Football Community Trust
Location: Stadium MK & MK Training Ground Milton Keynes
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Zero hours
Hours: Variable (weekly evenings and weekends and some school holidays About Us Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust isacharitable organisation dedicated tomaking a positive impact onpeople’s lives through sport and community programmes .We support individuals —particularly young people—tobuild confidence, develop leadership skills, and improve their physical and mental wellbeing, regardless oftheir background orability .
We deliver inclusive, high -quality programmes designed tomeet the needs ofour communities, ensuring that everyone hastheopportunity toparticipate and thrive .
We arebuilding onstrong foundations tobecome aleading force forgood across Milton Keynes—reaching further, supporting more people, and working inpartnership with organisations across thecitytocreate lasting change .
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Goalkeeping Coach to join our Women and Girls Programme.
The successful candidate will lead the weekly delivery of goalkeeper coaching sessions, supporting the development of goalkeepers across the pathway in line with the club's playing philosophy, game model and coaching syllabus. Working closely with the Head Coach and Head of Community Football, you will play a key role in creating an engaging, challenging and player -centred environment that supports both performance and personal development .
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious coach looking to develop within a progressive football environment committed to player development and coaching excellence.
Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high -quality goalkeeper training sessions aligned tothe club's game model and coaching curriculum .
Create and implement age-appropriate Individual Development Plans (IDPs) .Assess player performance and provide regular feedback and development reviews .
Support players' technical, tactical, physical and psychological development .
Differentiate coaching sessions tomeet the needs ofvarying age groups and abilities .
Identify players requiring additional support orstretch opportunities .
Monitor player performance during training sessions and matches .
Use analysis platforms such asVeo and Hudl tosupport player learning and development .
Create player highlights and conduct individual review sessions .
Contribute tomultidisciplinary meetings regarding player progression and development .

About You
Essential Criteria

FA National Goalkeeping / UEFA C Goalkeeping Coaching Qualification
UEFA C Coaching Licence
FA Youth Award (Modules 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent )
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Emergency First Aid in Football ( EFAiF )
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience coaching goalkeepers within a structured player development environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and planning abilities
Ability to work evenings and weekends

Desirable Criteria

UEFA B Coaching Licence
UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Licence
FA Advanced Youth Award
Experience working within a girls' or women's football pathway
Experience using Veo, Hudl or similar video analysis platforms Why join us:

If you are passionate about developing goalkeepers and helping players reach their full potential within a high -quality coaching environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the continued growth and success of the MK Dons Women and Girls Programme .
Our Commitment
Equality, Diversity &Inclusion
We are committed tocreating aninclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from allbackgrounds and welcome applications from allsections ofthe community .
Safeguarding
We are dedicated toproviding asafe and secure environment forall.Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and allteam members are expected touphold our policies and procedures .
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
A completed application form
Your CV
A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
Applications should be sent to: careers@stadiummk.com
As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.

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