Pre-Academy Elite Group & Regional Centre Coach

For a valid application please complete and return the official application form found on our vacancy page: https://www.sufc.co.uk/club/vacancies/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

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: Wednesday 20th September 2024.
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

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