About the Team:   The Player Development Team at SAFC, are dedicated to shaping young talent both on and off the pitch!   Our core mission is to provide a comprehensive education and development framework that empowers youth players to grow into skilled athletes and responsible individuals.  The Opportunity:   We are looking for an Academy Scout – North West to support Sunderland AFC Academy’s talent identification strategy across the North West region. This role is a casual, zero-hour contract position.  You will maintain an active, intelligence-led coverage plan across academy, professional, grassroots, school, county and representative football, attending fixtures, festivals, tournaments and events as directed.  The role will observe, assess and report on prospective players against Sunderland AFC Academy’s positional profiles, playing philosophy, long-term potential and character...

About the Team:   The Player Development Team at SAFC, are dedicated to shaping young talent both on and off the pitch!   Our core mission is to provide a comprehensive education and development framework that empowers youth players to grow into skilled athletes and responsible individuals.  The Opportunity:   We are looking for an Academy Scout – Scotland to support Sunderland AFC Academy’s talent identification strategy across Scotland. This role is a casual, zero-hour contract position.  You will maintain an active, intelligence-led coverage plan across academy, professional, grassroots, school, county and representative football, attending fixtures, festivals, tournaments and events as directed.  The role will observe, assess and report on prospective players against Sunderland AFC Academy’s positional profiles, playing philosophy, long-term potential and character requirements, while...

About the Team:   The Player Development Team at SAFC, are dedicated to shaping young talent both on and off the pitch!   Our core mission is to provide a comprehensive education and development framework that empowers youth players to grow into skilled athletes and responsible individuals.  The Opportunity:   We are looking for an Academy Scout – London to support Sunderland AFC Academy’s talent identification strategy across the London region. This role is a casual, zero-hour contract position.  You will maintain an active, intelligence-led coverage plan across academy, professional, grassroots, school, county and representative football, attending fixtures, festivals, tournaments and events as directed.  The role will observe, assess and report on prospective players against Sunderland AFC Academy’s positional profiles, playing philosophy, long-term potential and character requirements, while...

About the Women's Team:  Our team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers female athletes to showcase their skills and reach their full potential.  We prioritise player development through tailored training programs that focus on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.   The SAFC Women’s Football Team benefits from strong collaboration with our Coaching and Analysis teams, ensuring that our strategies and training sessions are informed by the latest insights and best practices.   The Opportunity: Provide pitch-side injury assessment and emergency care during training sessions and matches, while maintaining up-to-date Medical Emergency Action Plans for all training and matchday environments. Deliver evidence-informed assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured players, leading return-to-play processes in collaboration with the wider medical and performance team, and...