Foundation Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused football foundation seeks a Foundation Coach to deliver engaging football sessions for ages 4-18 across Uckfield, Worthing, Chichester, and Brighton. Ideal candidates will have coaching experience and relevant qualifications. The role offers flexible zero-hour contracts with competitive hourly pay. A commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering coaching sessions in football or multi-sport.
• Ability to relate effectively with the 4-18 age groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality football sessions to develop individuals.
• Encourage sustained activity levels through football pathway programs.

Skills

Planning coaching sessions

Delivering football training

Excellent communication

Education

FA Level 1 Coaching

Valid FA Introduction to First Aid

Valid FA Safeguarding Children

Job description

Role

Foundation Coach

Location

Uckfield, Worthing, Chichester or Brighton

Salary

£13.45 - £16.28 per hour

Hours

Zero-hours (ideally working between 2-8pm, Monday to Friday)

Job Type

Casual, hourly paid

Deadline

25th November 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

Job Overview

We are hiring dedicated football coaches to join our award‑winning charity. We are currently recruiting for a pool of coaches to support us in delivering high quality football sessions, to enable individuals to develop according to their abilities and encouraging them to sustain activity levels. These roles will involve primarily delivering our football pathway, after‑school clubs and soccer school provisions.

We are seeking coaches to join our team in Uckfield, Worthing, Chichester, and Brighton. Please select which area you would like to apply for on your application form.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.

Are you right for this role?

We want to hear from dynamic coaches with experience of planning and delivering coaching sessions in football or multi-sport. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to relate effectively with the 4‑18 age groups.

Qualifications

• FA Level 1 Coaching
• Valid FA Introduction to First Aid
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children

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

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

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.

UK‑Based Position

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.