Cambridge United are hiring a Head of Academy Goalkeeping to oversee the development of goalkeepers from U9-U18s...
The Head of Academy Goalkeeping will lead and manage the goalkeeping programme ensuring a clear, aligned pathway for development across all phases. The role oversees curriculum delivery; line manages the Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach and supports the individual progression and transition of goalkeepers.
Key Responsibilities include:
- To oversee the development of goalkeepers from U9 – U18’s, including monitoring and providing support to the young pros
- To work closely with the First Team Goalkeeping Coach to support the transition of Youth Team goalkeepers into First Team training sessions.
- To develop the coaching curriculum and programme for goalkeepers aligned with the academy value, vision and playing philosophy
- To line manage the part time Goalkeeper Coach in the Foundation Phase who will be responsible for the U9 – U12 age groups within the academy
- To plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in the U13 – U18’s age groups in line with the academy coaching curriculum
- Ensure the monitoring of goalkeeper’s performance across the academy in both training sessions and games
- Liaise closely with the Lead Phase coaches and Academy coaches throughout the age groups regarding training, games, and progressEnsure all goalkeepers within the academy have an up-to-date individual development
- To contribute towards the multidisciplinary team and work closely with other departments to ensure we have a comprehensive development programme
- Assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives and weekly reflections
- Actively support the coach competency framework and undertake CPD organised by the club and take responsibility for your own professional development
For more information and to view a full job description, please click here to view a Recruitment Pack.
To apply for the role, please fill in our Application Form and upload it to your application, which can be made by clicking here. The closing date for applications is Monday 16 March 2026.
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