7 academy jobs found in Sunderland

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:  Join us as a Part-Time Academy Accommodation Coordinator and play a crucial role in supporting the development and wellbeing of talented young players. Working 25 hours a week, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our Host Parent Programme, ensuring players live in safe, nurturing, and supportive environments. You’ll build strong relationships with host families, players, and their families, coordinating placements, conducting welfare checks, and providing ongoing support to promote personal and athletic growth. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of player welfare, working closely with the wider team to...

About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  Play a key role in shaping the Academy’s football pathway by supporting the development of individual players, groups, and teams through tailored personal development plans. You will design, deliver, and evaluate engaging coaching sessions aligned with the Academy’s philosophy and long-term development framework, with a strong focus on individual player growth. Working...

About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  The Head of Academy and U21 Goalkeeping Coach is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the club’s goalkeeping vision across the Academy and U21 programme. This individual will lead the strategic development of goalkeepers and goalkeeping coaches, creating a clear pathway that supports player progression from youth football to the professional game....

About the Marketing, Creative and Content Team:  Our Marketing, Creative, and Content team are the driving force behind how the club connects with fans and the wider community. We are a talented and passionate group dedicated to creating engaging campaigns, compelling visuals, and high-quality content that showcase the club’s personality and values. From managing digital channels to producing innovative storytelling, we work collaboratively to build a strong, authentic connection with supporters both locally and globally. Our team is committed to creativity, teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences that inspire pride and loyalty among our fans. The Opportunity:   Join Sunderland AFC as our Content Production Manager, a key leadership role in our content team. You will oversee the club’s in-house visual content, managing a team of Video Producers, Editors, and Photographers to create high-quality content for all our platforms. Your...

About the Marketing, Creative and Content Team:  Our Marketing, Creative, and Content team are the driving force behind how the club connects with fans and the wider community. We are a talented and passionate group dedicated to creating engaging campaigns, compelling visuals, and high-quality content that showcase the club’s personality and values. From managing digital channels to producing innovative storytelling, we work collaboratively to build a strong, authentic connection with supporters both locally and globally. Our team is committed to creativity, teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences that inspire pride and loyalty among our fans. The Opportunity:   Sunderland AFC is seeking a talented and passionate Photographer to join our Content team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality imagery across a variety of settings, including matches, training sessions, player arrivals, media events, commercial...

About the Marketing, Creative and Content Team:  Our Marketing, Creative, and Content team are the driving force behind how the club connects with fans and the wider community. We are a talented and passionate group dedicated to creating engaging campaigns, compelling visuals, and high-quality content that showcase the club’s personality and values. From managing digital channels to producing innovative storytelling, we work collaboratively to build a strong, authentic connection with supporters both locally and globally. Our team is committed to creativity, teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences that inspire pride and loyalty among our fans. The Opportunity:   Join our team at SAFC as a Junior Graphic Designer and bring your creativity to life in a vibrant, fast-paced environment! In this exciting role, you’ll craft eye-catching digital assets, social media graphics, print materials, matchday content, and web visuals — all...

About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  The U13–U18 Goalkeeping Coach will play a key role in developing the club’s next generation of goalkeeping talent, delivering a high-quality coaching programme that supports players throughout the Academy pathway. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate training sessions that enhance the technical, tactical, physical and...