Head of Women's Goalkeeping Development

About the Role

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club, located in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, is seeking a Head of Women's Goalkeeping Development. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and focuses on leading goalkeeper development across the club's pathway, from Academy to the First Team. The successful candidate will establish and implement a club-wide goalkeeping philosophy and development framework.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to create a clear pathway for talented young goalkeepers to progress towards senior and international football. This involves developing a consistent goalkeeping philosophy, curriculum, and coaching methodology aligned with the Club's playing model, ensuring comprehensive development and integration across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Club's goalkeeper development strategy across Academy and First Team.
• Develop a consistent goalkeeping philosophy, curriculum, and coaching methodology aligned with the Club's playing model.
• Establish clear development benchmarks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Lead, mentor, and develop goalkeeper coaches across the pathway.
• Identify and accelerate the development of high-potential goalkeepers.
• Work closely with First Team staff to create effective transition opportunities for Academy goalkeepers.
• Integrate goalkeeper development with Technical, Performance, Medical, and Analysis departments.
• Establish goalkeeper-specific performance profiles, KPIs, and monitoring processes.
• Support goalkeeper recruitment, talent identification, and succession planning.
• Ensure goalkeeper training effectively combines position-specific development with integration into team training and the Club's game model.

Required Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in goalkeeping development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement development programs within a football club setting.
• Experience in mentoring and developing coaching staff.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. The role involves working within a dynamic club structure, collaborating with various technical and support departments to achieve comprehensive player development.

Application Process

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club invites qualified candidates to apply for this role. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.