Lead Goalkeeping Coach U16s-U21s

Sheffield United Football Club; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Eye care tests and DSE vouchers

Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes

Life insurance

Club shop discounts

Volunteering days

Match tickets

Gym discounts

Job summary

A professional football academy in Sheffield is seeking a Lead Goalkeeping Coach for U16s-U21s. The successful candidate will develop talent through effective coaching, ensuring individualized learning plans for goalkeepers. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, collaborating with coaches, and supporting recruitment efforts. A minimum UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Award is required, along with experience in youth coaching and strong communication skills. This position offers a permanent contract with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Award is essential.
• Experience of coaching young players in a youth development setting.
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop goalkeepers from U16s-U21s, supporting the Head of Goalkeeping.
• Plan, deliver, and review age-appropriate coaching sessions.
• Contribute to the identification of future talent.

Skills

Coaching young players

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Award

FA First Aid (Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football)

Job description

Overview

Sheffield United FC Academy invites applications for a Lead Goalkeeping Coach (U16s-U21s) to develop goalkeepers across the professional development phase. The role requires planning, delivering, and reviewing age-appropriate coaching sessions, monitoring goalkeeper progression through Individual Learning Plans, and working with coaches and multi-disciplinary staff. The successful candidate will contribute to identification and recruitment of future talent and support the long-term development of the goalkeeping pathway.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and various opposition clubs

Department: Academy Coaching

Line Manager: Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Post reference: AC022026-PLGKC

Application note: Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or print and post it following the instructions provided.

Complete application forms must be submitted via email to [e-mail] or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Role Responsibilities

• Development of goalkeepers from U16s-U21s, including monitoring and providing support to the club's Head of Goalkeeping.
• Monitor goalkeeper performance across the Academy; ensure every goalkeeper has an Individual Learning Plan that is delivered, reviewed, and adapted with opportunities to practice highlighted areas.
• Liaise with Lead Phase Coaches and Academy Coaches regarding training, games, and progress.
• Develop and monitor age-appropriate coaching curricula and development programmes with the Goalkeeping Department, ensuring integration with outfield players.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Academy's GK coaching curriculum.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain a multi-disciplinary environment and ensure comprehensive development for goalkeepers.
• Assist with administrative tasks including organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives, and weekly reflections through the PMA and other systems.
• Contribute to scouting and recruitment where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as directed by the Head of Goalkeeping/Head of Academy/Head of Coaching.
• Attend at least five hours of FA in-service training per year and maintain license requirements.
• Support the Coaching Competency Framework (CCF) and undertake CPD through the club and external bodies.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Goalkeeping/Head of Academy/Head of Coaching.
• Adhere to all Sheffield United FC safeguarding policies and procedures and promote an inclusive environment for all.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching Award
• FA First Aid (Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football)
• Completion of an Enhanced DBS Check upon offer acceptance
• Experience of coaching young players
• Experience in Youth Development
• Experience of working within an Academy
• Organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with parents/guardians, players, and coaches across all phases

Desirable Criteria

• UEFA A GK Award
• Advanced Youth Award (GK Specific)
• Experience at Academy level or higher
• Experience with 1st Team or Senior Goalkeepers
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Benefits include 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, eye care tests and DSE vouchers, enhanced maternity/paternity schemes, life insurance, club shop discounts, volunteering days, and match tickets

Other Benefits

• Westfield Health: 24/7 advice line, e-Hub, counselling, Doctorline, scanning services, gym discounts
• Employee perks and exclusive retailer offers

Expected Interview Process

• Stage 1 – Standard Competency Based Questions
• Stage 2 – Practical Delivery Session

Application Process

Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy, please contact the HR department at [e-mail] or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to [e-mail] (stating the vacancy title in the subject) or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026

Please note that, in the instance of high volumes of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

• Sheffield United FC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Applicants will undergo safeguarding checks and verification of right to work in the UK.
• Sheffield United FC is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. For information on the scheme and how we support disabled persons, contact our HR team at [e-mail].
• Safer Recruitment: safeguarding checks and right to work verification are required.