Pre-Academy Elite Group & Regional Centre Coach

Sheffield United Football Club is seeking a talented coach to join our Pre-Academy Development Centre. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for player development and have a proven track record of identifying and nurturing young talent. Strong reporting skills are essential for accurately monitoring player progress and providing valuable insights to the wider recruitment team.

Schedule:

• Pre-Academy Elite Group: Sheffield United Training Academy - 8 Hours per week
• Pre-Academy Centers: Mondays at either Dronfield or Thorncliffe - 2hrs per week
• Thursdays at either Handsworth or 5core (Huddersfield) - 2hrs per week

Role Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high quality coaching sessions to the players within the Pre-Academy Structure.
• Complete assessments and reviews of players in the system as directed by the Centre Coordinator.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive and up-to date record of the progress of players within the Pre-Academy Centre ensuring this information is kept up to date throughout the course of their time with the Pre-Academy centre and treated confidentially.
• Implement the Club's coaching philosophy into player assessments, demonstrating the key principles and expectations within individual player reports.
• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of Pre-academy's contribution to the overall Academy structure and recruitment and selection process.
• Attend CPD events as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment.
• Attend Zone meetings as directed by the Centre Coordinator.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

• To 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.
• To 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.
• To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Completion of UEFA C License
• FA Safeguarding Children certification
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football certification
• An enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

• To hold the UEFA B License/ UEFA B Goalkeeping License.
• FA Talent ID Level 1 and/or Level 2 certification