Job Description
| Contract Type: | Permanent, Part Time |
| Hours: | 3 Hours per week |
| Location: | Sheffield United Training Academy |
| Department: | ETC Coaching |
| Line Manager: | Head of Local Recruitment |
| Rate of Pay: | Up to £2,340.00 per annum DoQ |
| Post Reference: | AC0226-PTETCC |
Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or alternatively print and post it following the instructions provided below.
Sheffield United's Academy Recruitment team are looking for a talented coach to join our Emerging Talent Centre structure. Ideal candidates possess strong reporting skills and the ability to carefully and accurately monitor the progress of potential talent, providing valuable feedback to the broader recruitment team, while ensuring that players have an enjoyable learning experience.
Role Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high quality coaching sessions to the players within the Emerging Talent structure.
- Complete assessments and reviews of players in the system as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment.
- Implement the Club's coaching philosophy into player assessments, demonstrating the key principles and expectations within individual player reports.
- Demonstrate a holistic understanding of Emerging Talent Centers' contribution to the overall Academy structure and recruitment and selection process.
- Attend CPD events as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
Club Wide Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Carry out and actively participate in all training requests as directed by the Club, including mandatory health and safety training, emergency procedures, fire safety, manual handling, safeguarding, and role-specific safety instruction.
Essential Criteria for the Role:
- To hold the UEFA C coaching License.
- FA Safeguarding Children certification.
- FA Emergency First Aid in Football certification.
- Completion of an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, upon offer acceptance.
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
Application Process
Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.
Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.
Closing Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.
Sheffield United Application Form Required
Please download and save the application form before inputting information.
Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy
