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Sunderland AFC in partnership with the Premier League, is proud to support the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme for the 2026/27 season. We're offering a 23-month, full-time academy coaching role to the successful candidate to support the development of the next generation of football coaches. The scheme is open to all, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and women, as they are underrepresented groups amongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.
Job Responsibility:
Split your time between Academy coaching at Sunderland AFC and the Premier League’s accredited Coach Development Programme
Gain experience across development phases and work with multi-disciplinary teams
Mentoring and bespoke support
Immersive learning experiences
Peer learning
Access to FA/UEFA qualifications (based on development need and subject to availability)
On successful completion of all programme elements, you’ll be awarded a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching from Leeds Beckett University
Requirements:
UEFA B Licence as a minimum
No prior full-time 1st Team or Academy coaching role at a Premier League or EFL club
Experience of coaching in one, or more, of the following environments: grassroots, community, education, development centre or part-time academy football settings
FA Safeguarding Certificate, Emergency First Aid, and Enhanced DBS (to be completed prior to role commencement)
Enhanced DBS as provided by Sunderland AFC
A drive to coach in the professional game
Passion for player development & developmentally appropriate learning environments
Commitment to fulfilling duty of care for children, young people, and adults in healthy, high-performance environments
Resilience and commitment to high-performance environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game
Nice to have:
Experience of coaching a team or group of players on a regular basis
Experience of holistic youth development activities within, or beyond, sport