Manchester United officially advertise assistant role at club

Manchester United’s coaching team has been re-shaped over the course of the last year, with several major changes made in the aim of improvement.

Those changes have seen old manager Ruben Amorim depart the club, alongside his coaching staff, whilst Michael Carrick has come into the fold in his place.

Alongside Carrick, Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Travis Binnion, Jonny Evans and Craig Mawson also entered the frame, helping to support the team in the second half of last season and in the beginning of this season.

With success the aim, the coaching staff on the men’s side have been working exceptionally hadd to deliver on that objective.

In United’s academy, on the other hand, work is continuing to develop the next generation of stars for the club.

Now, advertising on LinkedIn, Manchester United have promoted a new opportunity.

Taking to the platform, United are hiring for an Casual Academy Activities Assistant to join the club’s Academy Operations team whilst supporting activity across Carrington Training Complex and Salford Academy venues.

The club have listed the following key responsibilities for the role:

• Supporting the delivery of Academy training sessions, fixtures and events across all age groups, including evenings and weekends.
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for players, parents, staff, visiting teams, match officials, scouts, agents and guests.
• Coordinating arrivals and directing visitors to pitches, changing facilities, family areas and other Academy locations.
• Working closely with Security, Safeguarding, Grounds, Facilities and Cleaning teams to maintain safe, welcoming and professional environments.
• Monitoring scout and agent attendance in line with Academy procedures.
• Supporting the consistent application of the Academy Code of Conduct for players, parents, spectators and visitors.
• Assisting with operational administration, including attendance records, incident reporting and session documentation.
• Supporting first aid coordination and emergency procedures where required.
• Reporting safeguarding concerns, incidents and facility issues promptly to the appropriate Academy staff.
• Undertaking additional duties as required to support the effective running of Academy operations.

Manchester United have stated that the Casual Academy Activities Assistant role will typically mean working the following hours:

• Monday to Friday: 4pm – 8pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am – 2pm

The club have also said that flexibility to work across both venues is essential, whilst safeguarding and first aid qualifications are also desirable.