Casual Pre Academy Assistant Coach

Job Title

Casual Pre-Academy Coach

Department

Academy

Reports to

Foundation Phase Lead Coach

Location

Tuesday & Saturday (St Ives Town FC) and Thursday (Newmarket Town FC)

Salary

£13-£17 hourly rate

Hours

8 hours a week

Role Summary

Cambridge United Football Club is seeking an energetic, passionate, and nurturing individual to join our Pre-Academy coaching team, working specifically with our U8s age group. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering engaging coaching sessions, supporting talent identification, and contributing to player development and reviews, ensuring that every young player enjoys a positive and inspiring experience at the beginning stage of their football journey.

Key Job Outcomes

Deliver age-appropriate, engaging, and challenging coaching sessions in line with the club's coaching philosophy.

Create a nurturing environment where young players feel confident, supported, and motivated to develop.

Work closely with the Pre-Academy Lead to identify and recruit promising players through open sessions, festivals, and ongoing assessments.

Participate in regular player reviews, offering constructive feedback to players and parents in a supportive and developmental manner.

Support the holistic development of young players, including technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social elements.

Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are upheld at all times.

Collaborate with other coaches and recruitment staff to ensure smooth transitions for players progressing through the club’s pathway.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

Desirable

UEFA B

P

UEFA C

P

FA Youth Modules

P

First Aid qualification

P

Experience of working in the professional or grassroots game previously

P

Able to communicate effectively

P

Good interpersonal skills

P

Experience of working in an academy environment previously

P

Attitude/Behaviours

Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work

P

A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team

P

Is willing to go above and beyond to help others

P

Hard working, honest and humble

P

Personal Qualities

Hardworking and enthusiastic

P

Good attention to detail

P

Loyal and committed

P

Team player

P

Growth Mindset

P

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply via IRecruit

Application Closing Date

Friday 27^th June 2025

Interview Date(s)

WC Monday 2^nd July 2025

Start Date

To be discussed at interview

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 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 on the basis of 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.