Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Emerging Talent Coach (U14 - U21)
Salary
Competitive
Cledara Abbey Stadium
Vacancy listed
07/07/2026
Application deadline
24/07/2026
Details
The Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community. We are custodians with
a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
The Vision
Creating memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving standards & performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self- reflection and education.
Enhancing lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport.
The Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our three key values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Why Cambridge United?
We believe that standing still in both football and business is not an option. We are on an exciting journey to reach the highest levels of English Football.
Recent investment into training facilities and the purchase of the Cledara Abbey Stadium which will soon be redeveloped, optimises our aspiration to grow with one of the world’s fastest developing cities where the rules of Association Football were created.
We pride ourselves on providing employees with an opportunity to succeed and value innovation, collaboration and personal growth. Most importantly we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by our motto to be ‘United in Endeavour’.
Employee Benefits
• Annual Reviewed Industry Benchmarked Salaries
• 21 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata, part-time)
• One Day Per Week Remote Working
• TOIL For Matchdays & Events worked
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Match Tickets
• 10% Club Retail Discount
• Club Partner Discounts
Emerging Talent Coach (U14-U19)
Department: Academy
Reports to: Head of Coach Development
Location: The Cledara Abbey Stadium
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends
Role summary
The Emerging Talent Coach will play a vital role in identifying and developing high potential players across the U14 to U19 age groups, delivering high quality on pitch coaching and also providing off-pitch support to enhance each player’s development.
This will include working daily with PDP players, supporting their progression towards first-team football, and coaching the emerging talent group within the YDP through team, unit and individual sessions, alongside delivering performance analysis to drive their development
Key job outcomes
• Design and execute training sessions that are age-appropriate and align with the Club’s coaching philosophy.
• To work closely with Academy coaching staff around the implementation of Individual Development plans including grass-based and analysis sessions for the Emerging Talent Group.
• Work closely with other staff to support the transition of players within the Professional Development Phase (PDP) into a First Team environment.
• To implement the Club’s coaching philosophy into players assessments and individual development plans, demonstrating the key principles and expectations.
• To contribute to the overall Academy structure and recruitment and selection process and supporting the Club’s loan and work experience strategy.
• To assist a multi-disciplinary operation ensuring there is a player-centered approach, by supporting player progress review meetings prior to the delivery of individual development plan meetings with the players.
• To attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as required.
• To carry out any other duties as directed by the Director of Football.
• To contribute to the player development process reporting on performance, progression, transition, and multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To monitor & manage the Football Intelligence Platform data for players within the Emerging Talent Group.
• To contribute to the mentoring and support of players who are out on loan or work experience.
• To develop strong relationships with staff at host clubs ensuring the best possible lines of communication.
• Work effectively with other coaches, staff and parents to ensure the best possible development for young players.
• To liaise with First Team & Academy staff around day-to-day training logistics.
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes.
As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person specification included within the recruitment pack.
Application instructions
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community. We are custodians with
a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
The Vision
Creating memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving standards & performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self- reflection and education.
Enhancing lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport.
The Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our three key values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Why Cambridge United?
We believe that standing still in both football and business is not an option. We are on an exciting journey to reach the highest levels of English Football.
Recent investment into training facilities and the purchase of the Cledara Abbey Stadium which will soon be redeveloped, optimises our aspiration to grow with one of the world’s fastest developing cities where the rules of Association Football were created.
We pride ourselves on providing employees with an opportunity to succeed and value innovation, collaboration and personal growth. Most importantly we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by our motto to be ‘United in Endeavour’.
Employee Benefits
• Annual Reviewed Industry Benchmarked Salaries
• 21 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata, part-time)
• One Day Per Week Remote Working
• TOIL For Matchdays & Events worked
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Match Tickets
• 10% Club Retail Discount
• Club Partner Discounts
Emerging Talent Coach (U14-U19)
Department: Academy
Reports to: Head of Coach Development
Location: The Cledara Abbey Stadium
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends
Role summary
The Emerging Talent Coach will play a vital role in identifying and developing high potential players across the U14 to U19 age groups, delivering high quality on pitch coaching and also providing off-pitch support to enhance each player’s development.
This will include working daily with PDP players, supporting their progression towards first-team football, and coaching the emerging talent group within the YDP through team, unit and individual sessions, alongside delivering performance analysis to drive their development
Key job outcomes
• Design and execute training sessions that are age-appropriate and align with the Club’s coaching philosophy.
• To work closely with Academy coaching staff around the implementation of Individual Development plans including grass-based and analysis sessions for the Emerging Talent Group.
• Work closely with other staff to support the transition of players within the Professional Development Phase (PDP) into a First Team environment.
• To implement the Club’s coaching philosophy into players assessments and individual development plans, demonstrating the key principles and expectations.
• To contribute to the overall Academy structure and recruitment and selection process and supporting the Club’s loan and work experience strategy.
• To assist a multi-disciplinary operation ensuring there is a player-centered approach, by supporting player progress review meetings prior to the delivery of individual development plan meetings with the players.
• To attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as required.
• To carry out any other duties as directed by the Director of Football.
• To contribute to the player development process reporting on performance, progression, transition, and multi-disciplinary reviews.
• To monitor & manage the Football Intelligence Platform data for players within the Emerging Talent Group.
• To contribute to the mentoring and support of players who are out on loan or work experience.
• To develop strong relationships with staff at host clubs ensuring the best possible lines of communication.
• Work effectively with other coaches, staff and parents to ensure the best possible development for young players.
• To liaise with First Team & Academy staff around day-to-day training logistics.
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes.
As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person specification included within the recruitment pack.
Application instructions
Interested applicants should apply by submitting their application form, CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or interview exceptional candidates ahead of the deadline if a suitable applicant is found. Early application is highly recommended.
Application closing date
Friday 24th July 2026
Interview date(s)
W/C 27th July 2026
Start date
TBC
Employability statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from
discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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