Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A football club in the UK seeks an experienced Academy Goalkeeping Coach to manage and coach goalkeepers within the youth development phase. The role includes supporting training and match day experiences, uploading information, and participating in talent identification programs. Candidates must hold FA Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding certifications, along with UEFA B Goalkeeping and B Licenses. Competitive benefits include complimentary meals, vacation days, gym access, and match ticket priority.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Rewards platform with retailer access

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts from local businesses

Qualifications

• Must possess at least FA Emergency First Aid Certificate.
• FA Safeguarding qualification is required.
• UEFA B Goalkeeping License is essential.
• UEFA B License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach academy goalkeepers within the youth development phase.
• Support academy goalkeepers through training and match day experiences.
• Upload essential information to Kitman Labs.
• Contribute to trial processes and participate in talent identification and scouting programs.

Skills

FA Emergency First Aid Certificate (minimum Level 2)

FA Safeguarding qualification

UEFA B Goalkeeping License

UEFA B License

Job description

Overview

Role: Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Hours: 35 hours per week, to include evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026

Deadline Day: 23rd September 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.

Help Us Develop the Future Stars of Goalkeeping!

This role will work within the youth development phase, managing and coaching our goalkeepers. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting academy goalkeepers through their training and match day experiences. You will also be responsible for uploading essential information to Kitman Labs. Additionally, you will contribute to the trial processes and play a key role in our talent identification and scouting program.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach academy goalkeepers within the youth development phase.
• Support academy goalkeepers through training and match day experiences.
• Upload essential information to Kitman Labs.
• Contribute to trial processes and participate in talent identification and scouting programs.

Qualifications

• FA Emergency First Aid Certificate (minimum Level 2)
• FA Safeguarding qualification
• UEFA B Goalkeeping License
• UEFA B License

Our values

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

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

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 the team.

Safeguarding

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.