Academy Goalkeeping Lead

Breath HR; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great sporting career development

Workplace pension

Staff events

Great work environment

Good annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Peterborough United Football Club is seeking an Academy Goalkeeping Lead to oversee the GK programme from U9 to U21 and to guide part-time coaches. You will work with the Academy Head of Coaching to develop players and coaching staff within a Category 2 academy framework.

The role emphasizes leadership, programme design, and collaboration with the recruitment and education teams to ensure alignment with professional progression and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the Academy Goalkeeping Programme from U9-U21, ensuring a high-quality curriculum across phases.
• Develop goalkeeper coaches within Peterborough United FC in collaboration with the Academy Head of Coaching.
• Design and implement clear development pathways to progress academy goalkeepers toward first-team football.

Job description

Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough

Vacancy listed 20/10/2026

Details

Contract – Full time, Permanent

Salary - Dependant on Experience

Benefits - Great sporting career development, workplace pension, staff events, great work environment, good annual leave, staff discounts plus lots more

Close date - 31st Oct 2026 (dependant on application numbers we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date).

Academy Goalkeeping Lead in Peterborough - EFL (English Football League)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Cat 2 Academy department. We are proud, ambitious and looking for a qualified Academy Goalkeeping Lead to join our team.

The Academy Goalkeeping Lead will be responsible for all elements of the goalkeeping programme within the academy from the U9s to U21s. The role will oversee the development of all academy goalkeepers and part-time / volunteer goalkeeper coaches alongside the Academy Head of Coaching.

Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the Academy Goalkeeping Programme from U9-U21, ensuring a high-quality and consistent goalkeeping curriculum across all phases.
• Responsible alongside the Academy Head of Coaching for developing goalkeeper coaches within Peterborough United FC
• Design and implement clear goalkeeper development pathways that maximise the progression of Academy goalkeepers through phases and towards first-team football and the professional game.
• Work with the recruitment team on the identification, recruitment and retention of talented goalkeepers, ensuring the Academy consistently attracts and develops high-potential players in line with the club's recruitment strategy.
• Monitor and review the performance and progression of all Academy goalkeepers, ensuring appropriate individual development plans are in place and regularly evaluated.
• Drive a high-performance culture within the goalkeeping department, promoting standards, accountability and continuous improvement. Ultimately ensure our Academy Goalkeeping department reflects the standards of a leading Category 2 Academy

Duties

• To play a lead role in the development of academy goalkeepers throughout phases.
• To play a lead role in the designing, implementation, and continued evolution of the goalkeeping coaching programme across the age groups.
• To plan and deliver effective coaching sessions across the different phases (Foundation Phase, Youth Development Phase and Professional Development).
• To coach and manage the goalkeepers within the Full-Time Training Model working closely with Nene Park Academy and ensuring the goalkeepers on the programme develop to their potential both academically and as a goalkeeper.
• To liaise with other staff in developing and implementing Individual Development Plans for academy goalkeepers aligned to the Academy Performance Plan
• Develop and manage the Academy ‘Gem’ Goalkeepers development programme alongside the Academy Manager.
• Host and organise Academy Goalkeeper Open Days and Goalkeeper specific trial days across age groups
• Use video technology to produce and deliver content for the goalkeepers and Phase Leads.
• To play a key role in the development of academy goalkeeper coaches (part time and voluntary) – liaising with the Head of Academy Coaching.
• To attend and contribute to the Academy CPD programme and coaches meetings.
• Ensuring player-parent reviews are arranged and delivered in person effectively across the phases to all Academy goalkeepers.
• To lead the recruitment staff and coaching staff to identify goalkeepers and monitor progress of trialists across the age groups U9-U21.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are implemented and recorded as required.
• Attend any relevant training requirements e.g. first aid, safeguarding children.
• Assist with parent communication in alignment with Academy communication processes.
• Work and communicate with the 1st team goalkeeping coach to manage the transition of academy goalkeepers and report on the progress of goalkeepers within the system on a consistent basis.
• To ensure the goalkeeping department maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes using the Football Intelligence Platform liaising with Phase Leads across age groups.

Other responsibilities

• Be available to travel to other sites outside of our region (if required)
• To be available and willing to drive the Academy 9 Seater and or minibus when asked in alignment with the Academy Transport Plan.
• Be aware of the PUFC policies, procedures & best practise so that concerns of non-compliance can be raised at all times e.g. Safeguarding, Inclusion, Diversity, Health and Safety
• Work within the company processes (HR, Finance, Training, Operations and Marketing Team etc). Seek advice & guidance if required ensuring employees and processes work seamlessly together
• Attend meetings, training, and professional updating as and when required
• To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• Self-assess and work on own personal and professional development
• To uphold the values of Peterborough United Football Club (PUFC) and not tolerate offensive, discriminatory, or intimidating language or behaviour.
• To act as an ambassador/role model for PUFC and consider conduct considers the club's commitment to equality and safeguarding.
• To ensure PUFC provides a level playing field for all its fans, players, and guests.
• Promote an inclusive environment within the