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Richmond United, a national Top 15 ECNL club, is seeking an enthusiastic professional for the role of Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach for the girls’ and boys’ ECNL goalkeepers. This person reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the development of Richmond United players according to the Richmond United Methodology and Player Development Philosophy, The ideal candidate will have her/his own goalkeeping experience at the college level or higher, and experience working with young goalkeepers in a high level environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the position-specific coach for all RU goalkeepers.
• Design and execute goalkeeper-specific training sessions in accordance with Richmond United’s methodology and player development philosophy.
• Coach goalkeepers in the team setting.
• Responsible for the management and coaching of goalkeepers during games in accordance with Richmond United's methodology and player development philosophy.
• Perform video analysis to improve individual and team performance.
• Create Individual Development Plans for goalkeepers and offer support and feedback throughout season.
• Provide mid-year and end-of-year comprehensive player evaluation review to each goalkeeper.
• Responsible for clear communication with the Richmond United ECNL coaching staff, players and parents.
• Address parent concerns and resolve conflicts as they relate to the Goalkeeper Program.
• Collaborate with and assist other staff members (Technical Director, Staff coaches, Support Staff) in all areas of club and program operations and development.
• Attend, assist and support Richmond United teams and events as requested by the Technical Director.
• Be involved in the talent identification process for the Richmond United program and within affiliated clubs.
• Assist with special projects and additional administrative duties across all departments as needed.
• Ensure that Richmond United Academy continuously works towards achieving its established objectives while staying true to the Club’s vision and mission.

Required skills, experience & abilities:

• Goalkeeper coaching experience with the youth, in a high level environment
• Bachelor’s Degree
• USSF Licenses or foreign equivalent (UEFA) preferred
• Experience of working in a high performance soccer environment preferred
• Additional expert knowledge in other areas of youth development preferred (for example, Sports Performance, Video Analysis, Child Education, Psychology or Social Media)
• Ability to work as part of a team; excellent leadership and communication skills
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to consistently work evenings and weekends

Competitive salary with benefits, including health insurance, cell phone data plan, laptop for work.

Richmond United will not sponsor work related visas – must be authorized to work legally in the United States.

Interested candidates should send CV, cover letter, and the name and contact information for three professional references.

To Apply: please email CV, cover letter and a list of references to Richmond United Technical Director Mika Elovaara at melovaara@richmondutd.com.

About Richmond United
Richmond United was established in 2014, by the Richmond Strikers and Richmond Kickers, when the two clubs united their respective U.S. Soccer Development Academy programs to introduce a collaborative Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the Central Virginia Region. Richmond United’s vision is to offer the most comprehensive and successful player development environment for soccer in Virginia. We will inspire our members, strive to achieve excellence and unite our soccer community. We want to be a model club among youth soccer clubs in the US. Richmond United is highly competitive within the ECNL, finishing the 2021 – 22 season as #15 in the nation for boys and girls, and the highest ranked club in Virginia (Final ECNL Club Standings).

About Richmond United

Richmond United was established in 2014, by the Richmond Strikers and Richmond Kickers, when the two clubs united their respective U.S. Soccer Development Academy programs to introduce a collaborative Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the Central Virginia Region. Richmond United’s vision is to offer the most comprehensive and successful player development environment for soccer in Virginia. We will inspire our members, strive to achieve excellence and unite our soccer community. We want to be a model club among youth soccer clubs in the US. Currently, Richmond United Boys has 6 teams, U13-19, playing in the ECNL. Richmond United Boys is highly competitive within the ECNL, finishing the 2021 – 22 season as #15 in the nation and the highest ranked club in Virginia (Final ECNL Club Standings).

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