Lead Youth Development Phase Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U13 - U14) to develop elite players and support their transition to higher levels of football. The role requires a UEFA A Coaching Licence and offers benefits including complimentary meals and training opportunities. Work location is the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday increasing with service

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Qualifications

• A creative and engaging coach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the football industry.
• Understanding of audit processes and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Lead U13-U14 groups at the academy, coaching and developing elite players.
• Deliver age-appropriate training and ensure individual development plans.
• Foster a positive and growth-oriented culture.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Extensive knowledge of football

Experience in coaching

Education

UEFA A Coaching Licence

FA Advanced Licence Youth Award

FA Emergency Aid Certificate

FA Safeguarding certificate

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U13 - U14)

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

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead our U13-U14 groups at our category 1 boy s academy. This role will coach and develop elite players primarily in the U13-U14 age group to support the transition from the Foundation Phase into the Youth Development Phase (9v9 to 11v11) and ultimately help to prepare them for elite professional football at the highest level. You will be a part of leading a positive and growth-oriented culture, both for the players and the coaching staff, while delivering age-appropriate training. Additionally, the position will ensure each player within the U13-U14 age group has an individual development plan that drives their programme.

Coaching background

We are looking for a creative and engaging coach, with excellent interpersonal skills. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of the football industry and the professional game in a similar or related role, with an understanding of audit processes.

Qualifications

• UEFA A Coaching Licence
• FA Advanced Licence Youth Award (YDP Phase)
• FA Emergency Aid Certificate
• FA Safeguarding certificate

Our values

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

Benefits

• 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

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

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.

Right to work

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.