Academy Physical Performance Coach with Specialism in Return to Play
Sheffield United Football Club
Closing Date: 18 October 2026
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Core Role Responsibilities:
- Work closely with other members of the Elite Performance Team to ensure a multidisciplinary team approach is adopted to player support.
- Work closely with the medical, coaching and multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver all stages of the return to play process.
- Prioritise the development of speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of movement as a key thread throughout the return to play pathway.
- Use performance technologies, including GPS, VALD and 2-D kinematic analysis, to assess, monitor and profile players, translating data into meaningful development plans.
- Lead or support the design and delivery of gym and pitch based athletic development sessions and performance testing to support the physical development of Academy players.
- Provide performance support to the U18 squad on match-days.
- Participate and lead in internal CPD while pursuing external CPD requirements.
- Drive and inspire players to achieve an elite level of athletic performance.
- 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.
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Academy Physical Performance Coach with Specialism in Return to Play Sheffield United Football Club Closing Date: 18 October 2026 Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom employer: Sportsmith
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