Academy Player Chaperone

Brighton & Hove Albion FC; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking an Academy Player Chaperone to help transport academy players to and from match venues and training locations. You will build professional relationships with players and parents and ensure vehicles are clean and safe.

Safeguarding is essential; you will apply safeguarding practices in a football setting, remain warm and approachable, and follow procedures to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding plays a vital role in this position, so it is essential that you have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and their application within a football setting.
• You should have a warm and approachable manner, enabling you to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Additionally, you must be able to follow instructions and procedures effectively, such as maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone academy players to safely get to and from their designated venues.
• Build appropriate and professional relationships with players and parents.
• Ensure that the vehicles are always in a clean and safe condition.

Job description

Role: Academy Player Chaperone
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Hours: Zero hours. Flexibility to work a split shift, 5:30am-8:30am and 4:30pm-8pm.
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Casual, hourly paid
Deadline Day: 5th November 2026

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 with the safe transporting of our academy players

In this role you will chaperone our academy players to safely get to and from their designated venues. You will build appropriate and professional relationships with players and parents and ensure that the vehicles are always in a clean and safe condition.

About you

Safeguarding plays a vital role in this position, so it is essential that you have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and their application within a football setting. You should have a warm and approachable manner, enabling you to build positive relationships with children and young people. Additionally, you must be able to follow instructions and procedures effectively, such as maintaining accurate records.

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
• Be Fan Focused

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 [e-mail]

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.