Academy Coach (Age Specific)

Sheffield United's Academy is seeking a driven and experienced coach to join their renowned team. In this role, you'll deliver our coaching program to aspiring footballers, fostering their development within a comprehensive and supportive environment built through collaboration. A qualified individual with a proven track record of nurturing young talent is essential.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Head of Coaching to deliver an age specific technical and tactical coaching programme for players in Academy in accordance with the Club's wider philosophy and strategy.
• Support a suitable games programme to underpin the coaching programme. This may require the creation of additional fixtures schedule to meet the needs of the players.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive and up-to date record of players within your allocated age group on the Academy platform ensuring this information is kept up to date throughout the course of the season and treated confidentially.
• Liaise with the MDT regarding the fitness and treatment of players within your specific age group. You will be responsible for ensuring that the physical and psychological well-being of the players within your squad is maintained.
• Take part in internal CPD sessions and work with the Head of Coaching on developing an individual Development Action Plan.
• Play a key role in the release and retention process for signed players within your specific age group.
• In conjunction with the MDT, manage the process of player performance reviews organised and delivered throughout the season to players within your age group.
• Identify ILP's for players within specific age group.
• Ensure completion of any mandatory training required for the role, including internal club training around Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Complete the Coaching Competency Framework
• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
• Carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club.
• Club Wide Responsibilities:
• Ensure completion of any mandatory training required for the role, including internal club training around Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
• Report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
• Report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• Adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football
• FA Youth Award
• Prior experience of working in a professional football academy (Full-time or part-time)
• A love, passion, and experience of working within the schoolboy programme.
• EFAIF (First Aid Qualification)
• FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
• This role requires a DBS check
• Organisational skills.
• Delivery skills.
• Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to communicate with parents/guardians
  • The ability to communicate with players of all age ranges
  • The ability to communicate with coaches across all phases