Goalkeeping Coach: North Lanarkshire Council

Practice Placement

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a rewarding work-based placement in the sport and leisure sector?

North Lanarkshire Council are offering an exciting Practice Placement opportunity for a proactive student to join the team.

About North Lanarkshire Council:

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) serves the local people, clubs and communities of the local authority area. We are committed to providing a wide range of sport and leisure opportunities, including managing a range of public facilities. Our work includes sport specific coaching sessions, sports camps and development programmes, offering a wide range of activities and sports.

Much of this role will centre around the Braidhurst School of Football (video for info).

The Opportunity: Goalkeeping Coach - Practice Placement (1 role) placement types

Location: On-site at Braidhurst High School

Placement Tasks:

  • Plan and implement training sessions to improve goalkeepers' skills, technique and fitness.
  • Evaluate goalkeepers performance to identify areas for improvement and set individual goals
  • Motivate and guide goalkeepers, fostering a positive and supportive environment.

What We Are Looking For (Desirable):

Skills & Strengths:

  • Technical expertise
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Coaching skills - leadership, adaptability etc
  • Planning and organisation

Experience:

  • Participation in a sports team
  • Strong football knowledge, understanding of technical and tactical aspects of goalkeeping, as well as football in general

Qualifications & Training:

  • Pursuing a degree in sports
  • Working towards gaining Scottish FA qualifications in Goalkeeping Coaching

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting placement opportunity, please submit the following:

  • Your Student Profile - download template here
  • Your CV
  • A brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the placement tasks and desirable criteria.

Optional - for further details you can also request an Employer Role Profile from the contact below.

Selection Process: online interviews for second stage candidates.

Timeline: applications will remain open until the role is allocated to the right candidate.

To find out more and apply, please contact:

Paul Nash, Senior Sports Development Officer

nashpa@northlan.gov.uk

07539782260

Date published: 12 May 2025
Date updated: 12 May 2025

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