Academy Goalkeeping Lead

Peterborough United FC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Staff events

Good annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Peterborough United FC is seeking an Academy Goalkeeping Lead to oversee the GK programme from U9 to U21. You will drive a high-quality curriculum, design development pathways, and collaborate with recruitment to identify top talent.

The role includes coaching across phases and developing part-time/volunteer GK coaches, with an emphasis on long-term player development and transitions to the first team. The position is based in Peterborough, full-time and permanent, with a salary dependent on

Qualifications

• Lead and drive an academy goalkeeping department with long-term development focus.
• Ability to identify and nurture talent across ages from U9 to U21.
• Experience coordinating with coaches, safeguarding and first-aid compliant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Academy Goalkeeping Programme from U9 to U21 with a high-quality curriculum.
• Design clear pathways to first team and professional football.
• Collaborate with recruitment to identify and retain talent.
• Plan and deliver coaching across Foundation to Professional Development phases.
• Develop part-time and voluntary GK coaches and run open/trial days.
• Support transition of academy keepers to the first team with the senior GK coach.

Education

UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence

UEFA B Licence (outfield)

Desirable: UEFA A Goalkeeping Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

Job description

Peterborough United is looking for a qualified Academy Goalkeeping Lead to join its Category 2 Academy.

The Role

You will be responsible for every part of the academy goalkeeping programme from U9 to U21, overseeing the development of all academy goalkeepers and the part-time and volunteer goalkeeper coaches alongside the Academy Head of Coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Academy Goalkeeping Programme from U9 to U21 with a consistent, high-quality curriculum
• Design clear development pathways towards first-team and professional football
• Work with the recruitment team to identify, recruit and retain talented goalkeepers
• Plan and deliver coaching across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phases
• Coach goalkeepers within the full-time training model alongside Nene Park Academy
• Develop part-time and voluntary goalkeeper coaches and run goalkeeper open and trial days
• Work with the first-team goalkeeping coach on the transition of academy goalkeepers

About You

• UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence and UEFA B Licence (outfield)
• In-date safeguarding certificate and EFAiF Level 2 first aid
• Able to lead and drive a department, with excellent knowledge of long-term player development
• Desirable: UEFA A Goalkeeping Licence, UEFA A Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award and experience leading an academy goalkeeping department
• Willing to drive the academy 9-seater or minibus when required

Key Details

• Location: Peterborough
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Benefits: Workplace pension, staff events, good annual leave and staff discounts
• The club may close the vacancy early depending on application numbers
• Closing date: 31 October 2026