Education & Player Care Lead, Women’s Academy

The Rise of Women’s Football; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A football academy in the UK is seeking a Player Care and Education Lead to support the holistic development and wellbeing of Academy players. This role involves developing strategies for player support, ensuring educational plans are in place, and working closely with families. The ideal candidate should have a degree-level background in relevant fields, strong organization skills, and experience in a multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time position with a commitment to fostering a positive environment for young athletes.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree-level, or equivalent, in relevant fields.
• Experience working within a highly confidential environment.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with players and their families.
• Lead on education and personal development provision.
• Ensure each player has an Educational Individual Development Plan.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding organisation and planning skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Adaptability

Education

Degree-level education in sports psychology or relevant fields

Level 3 Athlete personal development certification

UK Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport Certificate

Mental Health First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database knowledge

Job description

A football academy in the UK is seeking a Player Care and Education Lead to support the holistic development and wellbeing of Academy players. This role involves developing strategies for player support, ensuring educational plans are in place, and working closely with families. The ideal candidate should have a degree-level background in relevant fields, strong organization skills, and experience in a multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time position with a commitment to fostering a positive environment for young athletes.