CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: 40 Hours, Full Time
LOCATION: Sheffield United Training Academy and Dore Training Facility
LINE MANAGER: Academy Manager (Women's Football)
SALARY: Dependent on experience
POST REFERENCE: SUW122025-PAPC
Sheffield United Women's Academy are seeking a dedicated and proactive Player Care and Education Lead to play a central role in supporting the holistic development and wellbeing of Academy players. This position sits within the Academy Management Team and is integral to creating a positive, supportive, and high-quality environment for players and their families throughout the Academy pathway.
The successful candidate will lead on education and personal development provision, work closely with parents and carers, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to ensure every player is supported to thrive both within the Academy and beyond the game.
Role Responsibilities
Form strong relationships with Academy players and their parents
To 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
To 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
To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all
To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing
To carry out/take part in training requests as directed by the Club
Essential Criteria For The Role
Educated to at least degree-level, or equivalent, in fields relevant field e.g. sports psychology, wellbeing, education
Level 3 Athlete personal and development lifestyle certification
UK Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport Certificate
Mental Health First Aid
Relevant pastoral, player care or performance lifestyle experience
Experience working within a highly confidential environment
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be concise
Outstanding organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple, often conflicting deadlines
Computer literate, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel and ideally Database knowledge and application
An ability to adapt quickly, be flexible in the face of change and solution orientated
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable Criteria For The Role
Experience of an elite sport environment and the challenges faced in them
Application Process
If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department or call 0114 253 7200.
Completed application forms must be submitted via email to stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. SHEFFIELD UNITED APPLICATION FORM Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at
Safer Recruitment Required Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy HR CONTACT INFORMATION For more information please contact our HR Department
0114 253 7200