3 Goalkeeping jobs

Oxford United Football Club Boys EPPP Academy are looking to add to their existing team of full-time staff with the addition of a new “Academy Goalkeeping Coach” working within our U7s-U23s programme. Reporting directly into the Academy Manager, prospective candidates will be joining Oxford United at an exciting time in the club’s history with recent appointments at Ownership level; 1st Team management and Academy Manager along with a new, purpose-built Training Ground. The club is also currently going through the process of moving towards Category Two Status for it’s Academy and this new role will be key in helping the club take the next step in this process. Please see the attached Job Description for further details regarding this role. Applications should be made by email to Academy Manager, Dan Harris on dharris@oufc.co.uk before 17:00 on Friday 14th February 2020 and should include: - An up-to-date CV including details of all relevant qualifications and experience. - Details of two references, one of whom must have had experience in an Elite Sporting environment. Further details regarding the role including details of the renumeration package, working hours and benefits can be obtained from Academy Manager Dan Harris. Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a practical session with our young goalkeepers as part of the interview process. Oxford United Football Club is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity within our own organisation, and to encourage a similar commitment from every other organisation we deal with. BAME Declaration The EFL and Premier League have introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches, managers and staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds within professional football. Here at Oxford United we are committed to exceeding these new requirements and, as a result, will shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all full-time roles within our Academy. All candidates will be required to provide proof of all relevant certificates and qualifications and this post will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Key Responsibilities - To oversee the holistic development of all Academy goalkeepers across the U8s-U18s programme. - To deliver goalkeeping sessions across the U8s-U18s programme on a daily basis as required. - To contribute to the formation of the Academy goalkeeping coaching curriculum in conjunction with assistant GK coaches, phase leads, team coaches and 1st Team goalkeeping coach. - To provide verbal and written feedback on goalkeeping progress as part of the standard PMA reporting and review system. - To contribute to the recruitment process for Academy goalkeepers in the U9s-U18s age groups. - To follow club policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of all players within the academy. - To liaise with relevant staff regarding the holistic development of the young goalkeepers across the Academy programme. - Contribute to wider Academy life as required in line with Academy strategic aims. Essential qualifications & experience - UEFA B Coaching Licence - Minimum of 2-year experience coaching elite goalkeepers in professional football - FA CPD qualifications in goalkeeping - Ability to follow club policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of all players within the academy. - Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills - Minimum level 2 first aid - Safeguarding accreditation - Full Enhanced Disclosure DBS Check Desirable qualifications & experience - Professional playing career as a goalkeeper - UEFA A-Licence - Clear understanding of youth physical development model, EPPP and LTAD. - FA Youth Models - Good understanding of Excel, database management and PMA How to apply Applications should be made by email to Academy Manager, Dan Harris on  before 17:00 on Friday 14th February 2020 and should include: - An up-to-date CV including details of all relevant qualifications and experience. - Details of two references, one of whom must have had experience in an Elite Sporting environment. Further details regarding the role including details of the renumeration package, working hours and benefits can be obtained from Academy Manager Dan Harris.  

BaseballSoftballUK is the development agency for baseball and softball in the UK and owns and operates the flagship facility at Farnham Park, Buckinghamshire. The facility hosts baseball and softball league play, national and international tournaments and development sessions from March through to the end of October. As Grounds Keeper, you will work closely with the Events & Facilities Manager in the general smooth running, maintenance and development of the site. Principally, your role will be to prepare and maintain the playing surfaces for all baseball and softball tournaments and oversee the successful delivery of onsite field support during these tournaments (mostly taking place at weekends) which will include field repair, re-marking between games and liaising with our customers and tournament organisers. There will be some supervisory responsibilities with the role where you will help recruit and lead a team of several casual workers to help with the field preparation and event field support. Although baseball / softball experience is not required, the applicant should have proven grounds experience along with recognised Level 2 or equivalent qualification in turf management. You will require the ability and confidence to deal with colleagues, customers and suppliers at every level and be able to demonstrate effective use of field equipment, including any machinery, line marking and hand tools. GROUNDS TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Preparation and maintenance of sporting surfaces to agreed standards, including line marking, positioning bases and pitching plates, setting temporary fencing, infield surface preparation, raking and brushing dirt, watering, etc. • Liaising with tournament organisers and supporting their requirements and requests during events (including field repairs, litter picking, supply of equipment, general assistance, etc.). • Maintenance of the surrounding BaseballSoftballUK leased land such as litter picking, strimming, hand digging, pruning of shrubs, disposing of cuttings and debris, hand weeding, etc. • Maintenance of dugouts, backstops, fencing and other onsite structures. • Ensuring high level of security of compound, machinery and tools. • Manual handling and regular use of hand tools (e.g., rakes, brushes, shovels) and machinery (e.g., strimmers, turf edger, lawn mowers, tractor, utility vehicle, rollers). • Appropriate maintenance of equipment and equipment stores. • Safe operation of all site machinery and hand tools. • Involves working outdoors in all weather conditions. • At times, the role may require heavy lifting. • General on-site assistance to the Events & Facilities Manager. • Recruitment of appropriately skilled casual grounds workers. • Supervise and lead the Grounds Team to deliver field preparation and event support as cost and time efficiently as possible. • Help to facilitate Grounds Team meetings. • Maintain safe working conditions on site and ensure Health & Safety policy is understood and implemented by the Grounds Team, reporting any issues. • Place orders and liaise with pitch care and facility suppliers and grounds services contractors. This job description is not to be regarding as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and can be amended subject to the changing needs of the organisation as the facility develops. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential • Experience in using a turf care equipment e.g., ride on mowers, utility tractors, scarification, aeration, spreaders, turf edgers, strimmers. • Experience of manual handling and to be physically fit to carry out the duties required of the role. • Has an interest in sport, enjoys working outdoors and is content with lone working. • Has a flexible approach to working hours. • Ability to effectively interact with external contractors, suppliers, volunteers, team members and others at all levels of the organisation. • Excellent organisational skills, a willingness to learn new skills and pass on knowledge. • Is reliable, effective, efficient and takes pride in work with an eye for accuracy and detail. • Ability to work autonomously, take responsibility and ownership of the role and demonstrate initiative. • Ability to prioritise, problem solve and to undertake tasks to given time constraints and remain calm under pressure. • Full, clean car driving licence. Desirable • Level 2 /3 NVQ certificate in sports turf management (or equivalent). • Experience of supervising a small team. • Experience of ride on cylinder and rotary mowers. • Training in manual handling. • Health and Safety knowledge and experience. • Holds a First Aid certificate. EQUALITY STATEMENT BaseballSoftballUK recognises the importance of equality within the sports sector and the wider community on behalf of our staff, members and participants. BSUK is committed to help ensure access to our services and activities for any person regardless of individual circumstance or background. BSUK recognises that we live in a diverse society and is fully committed to the principles of equality of access and opportunity and to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Equality of opportunity and inclusivity is fundamental to our vision and values and are supported by appropriate policies, procedures and good practice. All our Policies and Procedures have been produced to prevent and tackle any potential or current discrimination or other unfair treatment, whether intentional or unintentional, direct or indirect. Our Equality & Diversity Policy sets out many proactive steps that will be taken to ensure the principles of equality of access and opportunity are adhered to by the BSUK staff and officials in our work and on behalf of our members. A hard copy can be provided on request. How to apply Please send CV and covering letter detailing your suitability to the role to  Samuel.haslam@bsuk.com

We are looking to recruit a qualified and experience goalkeeping coach to help develop our talented and promising young players. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of the goalkeepers involved and enhancing the professional industry they work within. Further information regarding the position (training times, R&R's, etc) will be discussed at the interview.How to applyPlease send your CV and Covering Letter explaining why you should be considered for the post to:  before the closing date. For more details please call 0778626912 (Simon) if needs be.