SUW Academy Goalkeeping Lead & Under 21 Assistant Coach

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

Job summary

Sheffield United Women are recruiting an experienced Academy Goalkeeping Lead & U21 Assistant Coach to drive goalkeeper development across the academy pathway and support the U21 team.

The role focuses on coaching, mentoring and creating high learning environments for young players, with a strong emphasis on elite development, safeguarding and collaboration with first-team staff. On-site full-time position in the UK.

Qualifications

• UEFA B License or equivalent is essential.
• National GK Licence and safeguarding qualifications are required.
• First Aid qualification in football is essential.
• DBS check or equivalent is required for safeguarding.
• Proven experience coaching elite youth players at high level.
• Ability to develop youth players and build learning environments.

Education

UEFA B License

National Goalkeeper Licence

FA Emergency First Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children

Enhanced DBS check

Experience coaching elite youth players

Proven track record of developing youth players

Job description

SUW Academy Goalkeeping Lead & Under 21 Assistant Coach

Sheffield United Women are seeking an experienced Academy Goalkeeping Lead & U21 Assistant Coach to lead the development of goalkeepers across our Academy pathway while supporting the coaching and preparation of the U21 team.

Company: Sheffield United FC

Hours: Full-time

Location: S4 7DR

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Essential requirements

• UEFA B License.
• National Goalkeeper Licence.
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football.
• FA Safeguarding Children.
• Experience of and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite youth players and/or coaches.
• Track record of producing high performing youth players.
• Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with club staff at all levels including 1st team.
• Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a proven ability to create optimum learning environments for players.
• Awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football.
• Empathy and commitment to the long‑term development of the game.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Desirable requirements

• UEFA B Coaching Award.
• Strong Existing relationships within the Academy Network.

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