Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 6 December 2026

The Department

Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.

To support our continued growth and success of our programme, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Goalkeeping to join the team.

The Role

Working as Head of Goalkeeping, you will lead the delivery and development of our goalkeeping programme, creating a clear and consistent pathway for goalkeepers from the Foundation and Youth Development Phases through to the Professional Development Phase and First Team.

Working closely with the wider coaching team and Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will oversee the goalkeeping syllabus, deliver high-quality individual and group coaching, manage individual development programmes and use performance analysis to support player progression. You will also work closely with the First Team Goalkeeping Coach to ensure Academy provision reflects the technical, tactical and performance demands of the senior game.

Alongside the Head of Coach Development, you will support and line-manage the Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach, support the identification and recruitment of talented young goalkeepers, and build positive relationships with players, parents and carers.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

The Person

You must hold a UEFA C Licence and UEFA B Goalkeeping (or working towards) and have proven experience coaching goalkeepers within an Academy, professional or elite youth football environment.

You will have a strong understanding of goalkeeping development across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phases and possess excellent communication, leadership and organisation skills.

UEFA B Licence and UEFA A Goalkeeping (or working towards) would be highly beneficial.

You must hold a full, UK driving license and be available to work flexibly which will include matchdays, evenings and weekends as required around the needs of the players.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you’ll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you’ll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1) Upload your CV

2) Answer the following question:

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC – Safeguarding