Host Family for Manchester United Academy Players

About the role

Manchester United is seeking caring families in Sale, Greater Manchester, to provide a home‑away environment for Academy players aged 14‑19 who study at Ashton‑on‑Mersey School or Manchester Grammar School and train at the Carrington Training Complex. As a host family you will support young athletes in their daily life, helping them balance elite football with education.

Key responsibilities

• Offer a private, furnished bedroom with storage, a desk, Wi‑Fi, and access to bathroom and laundry facilities.
• Prepare nutritious meals that meet the players’ health and wellbeing needs.
• Create a welcoming, safe family atmosphere where players feel valued and supported.
• Assist with day‑to‑day wellbeing, helping players adapt to living away from home.
• Maintain regular communication with the Academy Host Family Manager.
• Ideally accommodate two or more players, though hosting a single player is also accepted.

Required profile

• Ability to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming home environment.
• Genuine interest in supporting young people during a critical development stage.
• Reliability, approachability, and capacity to offer pastoral guidance.
• Suitable accommodation that meets Academy hosting standards.
• Residence within reasonable travelling distance of Carrington and the schools, with good transport links.
• Commitment to helping players balance elite sport and education.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive financial remuneration to cover accommodation, meals and laundry costs.
• Opportunity to become an integral part of a professional football academy’s support network.