SUW Academy Goalkeeping Lead & Under 21 Assistant Coach

Sheffield United F.C.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield United F.C. is seeking an Academy Goalkeeping Lead & Under 21 Assistant Coach to drive goalkeeper development within the Academy while supporting the Under 21s as Assistant Coach.

You will coach and mentor elite youth players and coaches, building strong relationships across the academy and first-team staff. The role requires UEFA B Licence, National GK Licence, and safeguarding/first-aid qualifications, with a track record of developing high-potential youth players.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence and National Goalkeeper Licence are required.
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football and FA Safeguarding Children training.
• Experience coaching and mentoring elite youth players or coaches.
• Track record of producing high-performing youth players.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships across levels, including with first team.
• Understanding of learning, development and high performance.
• Strong relationships within the Academy network are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead goalkeeper development within the Academy.
• Support the Under 21s as Assistant Coach.
• Coach and mentor elite youth players and coaches.

Skills

Goalkeeper development

Elite youth coaching

Mentoring staff

Communication

Relationship building

High performance mindset

Education

UEFA B Licence

National Goalkeeper Licence

FA Emergency First Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children

Job description

Sheffield United is looking for an Academy Goalkeeping Lead & Under 21 Assistant Coach for Sheffield United Women.

The Role

This permanent role will lead goalkeeper development within the Academy while supporting the Under 21s as Assistant Coach, coaching and mentoring elite youth players and coaches.

About You

• UEFA B Licence and National Goalkeeper Licence
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football and FA Safeguarding Children
• Experience of coaching and mentoring elite youth players and/or coaches
• A track record of producing high-performing youth players
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with staff at all levels, including the first team
• An understanding of learning, development and high performance
• Strong existing relationships within the Academy network (desirable)

Key Details

• Location: Sheffield
• Contract: Permanent
• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Closing date: 19 November 2026