What are the responsibilities and job description for the Goalkeeper Coach position at San Diego Wave FC?
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San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking GOALKEEPER COACH to join our mission to share our story, win championships, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish strong, trust-based relationships with all goalkeepers to create a high-performance development environment.
- Design, implement, and continuously refine a world-class goalkeeper program aligned with the club’s game model and performance objectives.
- Lead the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development of the goalkeeping unit.
- Contribute to match preparation, support in-game decision-making processes, and lead post-match goalkeeper analysis and review.
- Work collaboratively within the club’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure integrated, athlete-centered planning.
- Provide individualized development plans, high-quality feedback, and ongoing support to each goalkeeper.
- Demonstrate sound judgement and make effective decisions under pressure.
Required Education
- Goalkeeper A Diploma (UEFA, USSF, or equivalent)
- UEFA B / USSF B Licence (or equivalent)
Desired Education
- UEFA A / USSF A Licence (or equivalent)
Required Experience
- Coaching experience at the highest competitive level of the women’s game.
Desired Experience
- Prior coaching experience in the NWSL.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Excellent collaborator with proven experience working within a high-performance MDT environment.
- Outstanding communication skills and full professional proficiency in English.
- Exceptional on-pitch coaching ability specific to goalkeeping.
- Strong ability to build relationships that empower individuals and groups to reach their full potential.
- Ability to facilitate effective collaboration between the goalkeepers and the players in adjacent roles/positions.
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks that have the greatest impact on performance.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous professional development.
Desired Skills
- Proficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
- Ability to design, deliver, and enhance a world-class set-piece program.
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our professional soccer club to success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.
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Our people are our club. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. We encourage talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.