About the Safeguarding Team:
Our dedicated team is committed to creating a secure and supportive environment, ensuring that everyone involved with our club feels safe and valued.
At the Academy, we implement robust safeguarding policies tailored to protect our young athletes. We conduct regular risk assessments and provide tailored training for coaches and staff, focusing on recognising and addressing potential safeguarding concerns.
Working closely with other teams, we ensure that safeguarding measures are seamlessly integrated into all activities. Our aim is to protect our young talents so they can thrive on and off the pitch in a nurturing environment.
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about creating positive and memorable experiences for children? As our Matchday Crèche Supervisor, you will lead the delivery of a safe, welcoming, and engaging crèche service for the children of players aged under 2 on matchdays.
You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the crèche, planning fun and inclusive activities, supporting staff, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety are maintained. You will also manage registration and collection procedures, build positive relationships with families and club staff, and help create an environment where children can thrive while parents focus on the match.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the matchday experience, ensuring every child enjoys a fun, safe, and memorable visit.
What We Ask For:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with children in a childcare, educational, or recreational setting, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with players and their families. A genuine passion for creating positive experiences for children, especially in a sports-related environment, is essential. Relevant certifications, such as First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, Early Years Practitioner (Level 2), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Childcare and Safeguarding are essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. Flexibility to work during matchdays, including weekends and evenings, is also required.
An Enhanced DBS from Sunderland AFC is required.
Sunderland AFC is rightfully mentioned amongst world football’s oldest and successful names.
Founded in 1879, the club has a proud history and heritage which underpins its role in the regional, national and international footballing community.
The club have been crowned champions of England’s top division on six occasions and won two FA Cups, and the famous faces and events of the past are still held in the highest regard today.
The club's superb home is the Stadium of Light, which opened in 1997 and had a capacity of 49,000.
