Job Description

Role:

Academy Coach

Salary:

15.84 per hour

Hours:

Zero- hours

Location:

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type:

Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day:

7th May 2025



About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.



Plan and deliver exceptional training sessions to our Boy's Academy

We are hiring for two casual Academy Coaches to join the team, one within our Foundation Phase, and one within our Youth Development phase. You will deliver engaging, inspirational and effective coaching sessions to our players within our category 1 boys academy. You will create a highly professional environment for each session and always adhere to safeguarding guidelines.



To find out more the Foundation Phase Coach role, click here to read the job description.



To find out more the Youth Development Phase Coach role, click here to read the job description.



Your coaching background

You will have extensive knowledge of the football industry - someone who truly understands the journey, the system, and the unique demands of the professional game. You will be an engaging coach and an excellent demonstrator and be enthusiastic about player development.

It is essential that you hold the following qualifications:

UEFA 'B' Licence FA Safeguarding Certificate FA Emergency Aid Certificate

When making an application, please confirm on your CV or cover letter which role you wish to apply for.



Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:



Treat People Well Exceed Expectations Aim High. Never Give Up Act with Integrity Make it Special

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com



Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.



This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.