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This is an exciting opportunity to join Sunderland AFC’s Performance and Medical team as a Performance Coach within the Youth Development Programme (YDP) and Foundation Development Phase (FDP). You will play a vital role in supporting the physical development of talented young players across the U9 to U16 age groups, helping to shape the future of Sunderland AFC’s academy players.
Job Responsibility:
Design, deliver, and monitor high-quality performance support tailored to the needs of young athletes at different stages of their growth
Deliver on-field and gym-based conditioning sessions
Support coaching staff in session planning
Assist with injury rehabilitation
Lead the collection and analysis of growth, maturation, and GPS data to inform player development
Mentor placement students
Lead the development and delivery of the Academy’s pitch-based curriculum
Ensure the academy’s performance programme adheres to and exceeds the standards required for Category One status
Requirements:
BSc in sports science or a related field such as strength and conditioning
MSc in sports science or strength and conditioning, or current near completion of such a qualification is highly desirable
Accreditation with BASES, or being on the pathway to achieve this status is essential
Experience working within youth development in a professional football academy
An enhanced DBS check, as provided by Sunderland AFC, is required
Nice to have:
Experience working within a professional Category 1 football academy
Familiarity with the PGAAC audit process
Accreditation with UKSCA or being on the pathway to achieve this
Holding additional qualifications such as ISAK accreditation or EFAiF