Academy Physical Performance Coach

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: 29,725
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 April 2026
Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours Full Time
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and various opposition clubs
Department: Academy Elite Performance
Line Manager: Head of Academy Elite Performance
Rate of Pay: Up to £29,725 per annum, depending on experience
Post Reference: AC042026-PAPPC

All applicants are required to complete our official application form, found on our website's vacancy page.

Sheffield United FC Academy are committed to being one of the best and innovative developers of talent in the country; to Out Run, Out Fight, Out Play the opposition.

To contribute to this ambition, the Elite Performance Team are looking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable physical performance coach to join our team.

The successful candidate, as part of the academy performance team, will be responsible for creating and delivering the physical performance development programme for foundation and youth phase academy players and assist with the delivery to the professional development phase as required.

Role Responsibilities:

- Work closely with other members of the Elite performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary team approach is adopted to player support.
- Create and deliver an age-appropriate physical development and monitoring programme to players ranging from U9 to U16.
- Prioritise the development of speed of movement as a key thread throughout the support program.
- Be considerate of maturation related aspects of physical development to reduce injury occurrence in susceptible players.
- Support the delivery of nutrition content, working closely with the academy nutritionist.
- Play an active role in the player review process.
- Line manager responsibilities for part time Physical Performance Coach and lead on the management of an integrated sport sciences volunteer programme.
- Participate and lead in internal CPD while pursuing external CPD requirements.
- Project a proper and professional image of Sheffield United Football Club and act in the best interests of the Club at all times.
- Any other typical Academy Physical Performance Coach duties as requested by management.
- 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:

- Undergraduate Degree in a sport science / Strength and Conditioning.
- MSc in sport science or related area or working towards.
- Experience of providing physical performance support to young athletes.
- Experience of working within an elite sporting environment.
- Experience and knowledge of applied growth and maturation practices.
- To uphold the FA Safeguarding Children certificate.
- FA First Aid (Level 2) Emergency First Aid in Football.
- Hold or be working towards CASES Accreditation.
- This role requires the completion of an enhanced criminal record check through the DBS. Following offer acceptance
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
ability to communicate with players of all age ranges.
ability to communicate with coaches across all phases.

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

- Experience of working within an Academy.
How to apply: 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: Monday 20th April 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