Company Name:
Carlisle United
Location:
Carlisle
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
10 Dec 2025

About The Role

This is a management position overseeing all operations of the Academy at Carlisle United which includes age groups from U9 to U18.
 
The Academy Manager is responsible for shaping the future direction of the Academy, its staff and players.  The successful candidate must have a modern approach to development and be forward thinking in their long-term strategy for the Academy.  This role requires someone with a clear passion for the long-term development of talented football players, creating a pathway into the first team at Carlisle United.
 
Champion the Academy throughout the Club, local community and the wider football industry through the formation of positive and influential relationships with the Board, staff, sponsors, players and parents; Carlisle United Community Trust, football governing bodies and stakeholders, local schools, college and university.
 
Support the Academy Technical Board and ensure members are continually updated on Academy issues.
 
Carlisle United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young players and staff.  We expect all staff, volunteers, parents/carers, young players, any partner agencies, affiliates or any commissioned service providers to share this commitment.
 
Full details can be found in the job specification.

About The Candidate

The successful candidate should have -   
 
Experience of working within Academy football at Category 3 or higher
Excellent IT skills and computer literacy
Valid driving licence
Be able to provide two satisfactory references prior to employment

About The Club

Code of Conduct
Carlisle United expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees.

Our Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
The Club has a top-level commitment to safeguarding which promotes practice and behaviours that value children and adults at risk, creates a culture of accountability and drives continual improvement.

Carlisle United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young players and staff  We expect all staff, volunteers, parents/carers, young players, any partner agencies, affiliates or any commissioned service providers to share this commitment.

This role involves working with U18’s and as such is subject to Enhanced Criminal Records checks.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly

Clearance through the Know your people system is required before any employee may commence employment. The postholder applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements.

Failure to satisfy the Club and the NL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Carlisle United is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / being on maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty that is intrinsic to the role, having taken into account reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the selection process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his/her disability.

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