About the Role

As the Professional Development Phase (PDP) Goalkeeper Coach, you will lead the development of Academy goalkeepers across the Professional Development Phase and Girls’ Academy programs. Through expert coaching, stakeholder engagement and a player-centred approach, you will help maximise individual performance and support the talent pathway from Academy to professional football.

Working within the Club’s football philosophy and the City Football Group methodology, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality goalkeeper coaching, supporting player progression, 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver goalkeeper coaching sessions and training programs aligned with the Melbourne City FC and City Football Group methodology.
• Design, implement and monitor individual goalkeeper development plans.
• Support Academy Head Coaches during training sessions and match days with specialist goalkeeper coaching expertise.
• Identify, assess and recruit emerging goalkeeper talent across Victoria and Australia.
• Build positive and productive relationships with players and parents to support athlete development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with coaching, football operations, performance and medical staff to ensure a consistent and integrated development approach.
• Provide goalkeeper coaching support across Academy, A-League Men, A-League Women and community football programs as required.
• Contribute to Academy objectives and other football department initiatives as directed.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach who is passionate about youth development and goalkeeper education. You thrive in a collaborative high-performance environment, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and are committed to helping young athletes reach their potential.

Essential Requirements

• FFA Level 1 Goalkeeper Licence (or equivalent).
• Current Victorian Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current passport, or willingness to obtain one.

Skills & Experience

• Experience playing or coaching football at an elite level, with youth coaching experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of goalkeeper development, coaching methodologies and player pathways.
• Understanding of the technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of modern football.
• Experience identifying and developing emerging talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and football performance analysis software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability and reliability.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and fostering a positive team culture.

Why Join Melbourne City FC?

This is a unique opportunity to work within the City Football Group network and contribute to the development of talented young goalkeepers in a professional football environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation and player development.

If you’re passionate about goalkeeper coaching and developing the next generation of football talent, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.