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Academy Goalkeeping Lead
Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United is a professional football club based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 31 Oct 2026
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
How to Apply
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