Girls Academy Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lancing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading football club as a Girls Academy Coach. You'll lead training sessions, focusing on player development in a dynamic environment. Flexibility is key, as most sessions occur during evenings and weekends. The role requires relevant coaching qualifications and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Extensive football industry experience.
• Previous work with academy players.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate training sessions.
• Support individual development plans for players.

Skills

Player Development

Coaching

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Safeguarding Certificate

FA Emergency Aid Certificate

Job description

Role: Girls Academy Coach

Salary: GBP15.84 per hour

Hours: Zero hours

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing BN15 9FP

Contract Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 28th 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. Our commitment is to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Join our Girls Academy for the 25/26 season and beyond!

We are expanding our girls' academy coaches pool to bring on dynamic coaches who will plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate training sessions and matches weekly. You will complete session plans in line with the syllabus and support the individual development plans for each player in your primary age group.

Most sessions will be during evenings and weekends, so flexibility in working hours is essential.

Your coaching background

We seek enthusiastic individuals passionate about player development in younger ages, with a high-support, high-challenge coaching approach. Candidates should have extensive football industry experience and previous work with academy players.

Necessary qualifications include:

• UEFA B Licence
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Valid FA Emergency Aid Certificate

Our values are essential to our success

Our core principles guide our interactions with staff, fans, partners, and sponsors:

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

Our commitment to EDI

We are an equal opportunity employer reflecting societal diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants if needed.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers must share this commitment.

This UK-based role requires proof of the right to work and live in the UK. All offers are conditional on background checks, including references, DBS checks, and work eligibility verification. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.