Elite Academy Physical Performance Coach – Return to Play

Sportsmith; Sheffield; Ibrido; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sheffield United Football Club in Sheffield seeks an Academy Physical Performance Coach with a Return to Play focus to join the Elite Performance Team. You will collaborate with medical, coaching and performance staff to manage the end-to-end return-to-play process for academy players.

You will lead gym and pitch-based development, use GPS and motion analysis to tailor plans, and support U18 match-days while pursuing continuous professional development.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

Sheffield United Football Club in Sheffield seeks an Academy Physical Performance Coach with a Return to Play focus to join the Elite Performance Team. You will collaborate with medical, coaching and performance staff to manage the end-to-end return-to-play process for academy players.

You will lead gym and pitch-based development, use GPS and motion analysis to tailor plans, and support U18 match-days while pursuing continuous professional development.