Lead Academy Performance Scientist Sheffield United FC Closing Date : 22 October 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Work closely with other members of the Elite Performance Team to ensure an interdisciplinary team approach is adopted to player support.
• Lead the collection, management and interpretation of performance data to provide meaningful insights that enhance player development, performance and availability.
• Manage the Academy’s athlete monitoring systems through effective use of performance technologies, including Catapult GPS and VALD, ensuring accurate data capture, quality assurance and reporting, whilst maintaining high standards of data governance.
• Develop and maintain clear performance dashboards, reports and visualisations that communicate complex information in a simple and impactful way to a range of stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with coaching, medical and performance staff to provide evidence-informed recommendations that influence training design, player management, rehabilitation progressions and long-term player development.
• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by evaluating current practises and applying evidence-based approaches to performance science.
• Manage the Academy Data Analyst and Data Analyst Volunteers to ensure high-quality support across the Academy.
• Participate and lead in internal CPD while pursuing external CPD requirements.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as requested by management.
• Ensure completion of any mandatory training required for the role, including internal club training around Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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