Set Play Coach (First Team)

About the club

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

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.

This is an outstanding opportunity to directly impact the continued growth of an ambitious Premier League club.

Your impact

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.

About the team

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.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, therefore please note, if you are not located in the North East and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

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.

Role responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative set-piece strategies (attacking and defensive).
• Conduct detailed opposition analysis to identify set-piece trends and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with analysts to produce video and data-driven insights.
• Deliver high-quality, position-specific training sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate set-piece performance metrics.
• Provide individual feedback to players on roles and execution.
• Stay updated on global trends and innovations in set-piece tactics.

Role requirements

• Perform duties with due regard to club policies and procedures and legislative
  requirements at all times.
• Ensure implementation of the club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and
  equality policies to create a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection
  legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional
  training as identified or as required.

Qualifications & training

Essential:

• UEFA A Licence (minimum).

Desirable:

• MSc in a sports discipline
• CAA Drone FlyerID licence holder
• Proficient with data portals (Statsbomb, Impect, Opta, Second Spectrum, Insights)
• Proficient with data manipulation & visualisation tools (Excel/Numbers and Tableau)

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential:

• Significant proven experience in elite football (preferably at first-team level).
• Strong tactical understanding of set-piece phases.
• Proficiency in video analysis tools (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance environment.

Desirable:

• Background in sports science or performance analysis.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record of improving set-piece efficiency.

United As One

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.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct/ free candidate.