Set Play Coach
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
We’re looking for an experienced and innovative elite level coach to support our First Team by leading the strategic planning, design, and execution of all offensive and defensive set-play routines. The Set Play Coach will work closely with the first-team coaching staff, analysts, and players to maximise performance outcomes from dead-ball situations.
Collaborating with the wider Analysis Team you will conduct detailed video and data based analysis to identify set-piece trends and vulnerabilities, delivering high-quality, position specific training sessions to ensure high performance.
Possessing a UEFA A licence, you will have significant experience of set-play coaching and development gained in an elite coaching environment.
As such, you will be used to rigours and demands of first team football having worked collaboratively to deliver high performance set-piece coaching and analysis using tools such Hudl, Wyscout and Coach Paint.
You will be fully up to date with current global coaching trends and innovations.
Working closely with our Head Coach and broader, innovative, elite First Team Coaching and multi-disciplinary teams you will be resilient to meet the high workloads and sustain output throughout the intense demands of the schedules of professional football.
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, therefore please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.