Goalkeeper Coach
Corpus Christi FC
Full-time
On-site
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Professional Soccer, Goalkeeping
Corpus Christi FC is a professional soccer organization competing within the United Soccer League (USL), the largest professional men’s soccer structure in the United States through its USL Championship and USL League One divisions. Based in South Texas—an emerging soccer hotbed with thousands of youth players and strong community support—Corpus Christi FC is poised for significant growth.
In partnership with Next Sports Company LLC, the club is developing a 5,000-seat, soccer-specific stadium as part of a world-class multi-sport complex, set to open for the team’s inaugural professional season in March 2026.
We aim to build a global brand that drives impact, awareness, and long-term value both on and off the field. With purpose and passion at the core of everything we do, we are creating a new model for what a modern soccer club and company can be. We believe in teamwork because we are stronger together, create greater impact together, and enjoy the journey together
Position Overview
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of the Corpus Christi FC and Academy Goalkeeper Coach is to serve as the First Team Goalkeeper Coach while overseeing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive Long-Term Goalkeeper Development Plan for age groups U13–U19. This role focuses on educating and developing goalkeepers within the Corpus Christi FC playing philosophy through technical, tactical, and psychological training, as well as video analysis. The position reports directly to the Club’s Sporting Director.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the planning and implementation of a structured goalkeeper training curriculum for First Team and Academy goalkeepers.
- Lead on-field warm-ups and goalkeeper-specific training sessions in preparation for team training.
- Develop the technical, tactical, and psychological aspects of goalkeeping across all Academy age groups.
- Communicate regularly with the Head Coach regarding goalkeeper development and maintain an updated goalkeeper depth chart.
- Collect, edit, and analyze match footage to highlight specific actions and areas for improvement.
- Utilize match and training video to teach goalkeepers self-evaluation and corrective techniques.
- Collaborate with technical staff to align goalkeeper development with overall team objectives and session planning.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Maintain availability for extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Travel extensively with the First Team and Academy for away matches.
Personal Attributes
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and exercise independent judgment within organizational guidelines.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong team-oriented mindset with proven leadership and productivity.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Energetic, dependable, and efficient.
- Quick and effective communicator.
- Consistently professional demeanor.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with elite or competitive athletes and/or playing in a high-level environment.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate goalkeeping techniques.
- Prior coaching experience at the collegiate, academy, or equivalent competitive level.
Minimum Qualifications
- USSF C License required; USSF B License preferred.
- Professional playing experience preferred.