Cambridge United are hiring an U15 Academy Lead Coach...
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Under 15s age group, driving the individual development of players and fostering a high-performance environment that challenges, supports and inspires them to succeed both on and off the pitch.
Key Job Outcomes:
- To ensure the long-term individual development needs of the players are integrated into sessions
- To plan, do and review coaching sessions in the U1 5’s age group
- To upload sessions and fixtures are updated on the Kitman Labs
- To liaise closely with the Youth Development Phase Lead and other supporting staff
- To plan and deliver training sessions in line with EPPP criteria, club policy and which fulfils the criteria set out in the Academy coaching and playing philosophy
- To help assist in the monitoring of players in training and in match performances
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
- To help support 6-week player reviews and participate in parent and player meetings
- To work alongside the Head of Coaching to develop your coaching and personal professional development
- To work with players in the Youth Development Phase Lead on a regular basis and assist in facilitating sessions and games in this phase
- To attend coaching meetings to support your continuous professional development
To apply for the role, please click here. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 July 2026.
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
