Cambridge United Women are seeking to appoint a Women's First Team Assistant Head Coach...
The Women’s Assistant Head Coach will support the Women’s First Team Head Coach in the planning, delivery and review of all football-related activities, playing a key role in creating a high-performance, player-centred environment that supports both individual development and team success.
The successful candidate will assist with the design and delivery of training sessions, contribute to match preparation and tactical planning, and support matchday operations. They will provide high-quality technical and tactical feedback, help monitor player performance, and contribute to post-match analysis and review processes.
Working closely with the Women’s First Team Head Coach and the wider support staff, the Assistant Head Coach will help foster a positive, inclusive and professional culture. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to build trusting relationships with players, and a commitment to supporting the physical, psychological and social development of female athletes.
The Assistant Head Coach will also contribute to the Club’s wider ambitions, including player welfare, safeguarding responsibilities and adherence to club policies, while demonstrating a strong commitment to equality, diversity and the continued development of the women’s game.
Proven experience coaching or managing a women’s football in a club, academy, college, or representative environment, in addition to a UEFA B Licence - or working towards it - are essential for the role.
View our Recruitment Pack by clicking here. To apply for the role, please complete our Application Form and submit it with your CV and Cover Letter via our Application Portal. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 January 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.
