Goalkeeper Coach

About the role

The Goalkeeper Coach will play a critical role in developing the club's goalkeepers while also serving as a key contributor to player analysis, recruitment, and overall sporting operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver daily goalkeeper training sessions that align with the club's playing model and tactical philosophy.
• Develop goalkeepers technically, tactically, physically, and mentally to maximize individual and team performance.
• Provide individualized coaching, feedback, and mentorship to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare goalkeepers for matchday through tactical preparation, opponent tendencies, and game-specific planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Coach and performance staff to integrate goalkeepers into all phases of team training.
• Develop and monitor Individual Development Plans for each goalkeeper.
• Lead video analysis of goalkeeper performances to identify strengths, improvement opportunities, and development priorities.
• Support first-team analysis through opponent scouting, match review, and tactical reporting.
• Utilize video, statistical analysis, and performance data to inform coaching decisions and player development.
• Prepare analytical presentations and reports for coaching staff, players, and technical leadership.
• Continuously evaluate emerging analytical tools and technologies that improve performance and decision-making.
• Support the club's recruitment strategy through scouting, player evaluation, and talent identification.
• Lead goalkeeper scouting efforts while assisting with evaluation of field players as needed.
• Produce written scouting reports and recruitment recommendations for technical leadership.
• Attend matches, showcases, tournaments, and scouting events as assigned.
• Maintain relationships within the soccer community to strengthen Carolina Core FC's recruitment network and player pipeline.
• Collaborate with academy, MLS, and external partners to identify players aligned with the club's philosophy.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach, technical staff, performance staff, and medical staff to support daily first-team operations.
• Aid in training design, match preparation, and implementation of the club's game model.
• Contribute to roster planning discussions through player evaluations and analytical insights.
• Contribute to a high-performance environment built on preparation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Model Carolina Core FC's values through daily leadership and professionalism.
• Create a team environment built on trust, accountability, competitiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Build positive relationships across the organization, including players, staff, academy partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Carolina Core FC professionally across league, community, and partner engagements.
• Maintain compliance with all league, federation, and club policies.

Qualifications

• Professional goalkeeper coaching experience preferred; experience within a professional, academy, collegiate, or elite competitive environment required.
• USSF Goalkeeper License and USSF A License (or equivalent) preferred.
• Candidates actively pursuing advanced coaching licenses will be considered.
• Experience in video analysis platforms (Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Spiideo, or similar) preferred.
• Experience in player scouting, recruitment, and talent evaluation.
• Strong understanding of goalkeeper methodology, tactical concepts, player development, and match analysis.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to preparation.
• Passion for developing players, identifying talent, and strengthening the overall soccer ecosystem.