Sheffield United advertise for new coach - here's the role, requirements and responsibilities

United's job advertisement says they are "looking for a coach who has a passion for development... that has a deep understanding of the game and is able to pass that on to the players."

The Blades are also looking for "someone who is naturally competitive and can enhance that trait within our players."

United would like candidates to have a "proven track record" of player development, and experience of first team football as either a coach or a player.

The successful candidate will also be expected to liaise with Chris Wilder and the first team coaching staff about players.

Full role responsibilities:

Implementation of a coaching programme encompassing both day-to-day coaching and week-to-week fixtures to underpin the football development programme for all players in the U23s team.

To manage the U23 team match fixture programme and leadership of the team in fixtures along with the Assistant Manager. To be responsible for implementation of a Club developed team style of play.

Participate as required in the delivery of coaching and training sessions for players other than the U23 squad.

Ensure appropriate communication of schedule (times/dates) at which specific elements of the coaching programme and match day programme will be delivered (and any amendments to this schedule).

Establish and maintain appropriate standards, practices and procedures for the safe and effective operation of your allocated squad and the professional conduct of all participating personnel and players.

Establish and maintain comprehensive and up-to date records of players within your allocated squad (including but not confined to records of attendance, development activities undertaken on particular dates and assessments of individuals' capabilities, development needs, attitude and application). You will provide copies of these records in such form as may be required for administrative purposes.

Liaise with the medical team regarding the fitness and treatment of players within your squad. You will be responsible for ensuring that the physiological and psychological wellbeing of the players within your squad is maintained.

Liaise with the Head of Education in the development of a post-scholarship education programme and subsequent work to ensure the delivery of the Academic/Vocational provision to players as required.

Liaise with the Head of Sports Science and department members for the implementation of all Sports Science programmes with all players in the U23 squad.

Provide such verbal and / or written reports as required concerning individual players' capabilities and development needs and the capabilities and needs of groups of players (within the U23 age-group) as a whole (e.g. by age, position, etc.).

You will participate as required in the creation of both group and individual coaching programmes appropriate to the development requirements of the players. This will be done via the coaching forum.

Make recommendations regarding the recruitment / retention or otherwise of youth players in the U18-U23 age group through the recruitment forum and in cooperation with the Head of Academy, Head of Recruitment and Head of Academy Recruitment

Aid the transition of players from Scholarship to First team football by working with players and staff from the Academy and First Team.

You may occasionally be required to undertake miscellaneous administrative tasks relating to the Club's Youth Development activities.

You may be required to attend Academy Management Forums as requested by the Head of Academy.

Act and behave at all times to project a proper professional image of Sheffield United Football Club and act in the best interests of the Club.

Essential knowledge and experience:

UEFA A Licence

FA Licensed Coach (Member of the Licensed Coaches Club to cover safeguarding and first aid)

Experience of and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite youth players and/or coaches

Track record of producing high performing youth players who have reached first team level

Disclosure and Baring Service check

Essential skills:

Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with club staff at all levels including first team

Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a proven ability to create optimum learning environments for players

Aware of diversity and equality challenges in football

Empathy and commitment to the long-term development of the game

Strong existing relationships within the Academy network.

Candidates can apply via United's website, or can request a paper copy of the application phone by contacting United's HR department ([email protected] or 0114 253 7200.)