Pre Academy Coach

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

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a dynamic Pre-Academy Coach to deliver exceptional training sessions for young players aged U6-U8. The role requires extensive football knowledge and the ability to meet individual player needs. This is a casual position with zero-hours, predominantly evenings and weekends. Applicants must hold relevant coaching qualifications and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the football industry.
• Experience planning and delivering training sessions.
• Ability to support individual needs of players.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exceptional training sessions.
• Collaborate with other coaches and staff.
• Align sessions with the club's philosophy.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

UEFA C Licence

FA Safeguarding Certificate

FA Emergency Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Role: Pre-Academy Coach

Hours: Zero-hours, to include evenings and weekends

Hourly rate: £16.32 per hour

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

Contract Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 9th October 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

• Plan and deliver exceptional training sessions to our Boys Academy. You will be responsible for planning and delivering exceptional training sessions to our Boy s Pre-Academy (U6-U8) age group. This involves designing and leading engaging, high-quality coaching sessions that help develop our young players both on and off the pitch. You will work closely with other coaches and staff to ensure each session aligns with the club s philosophy and values, whilst also supporting the individual needs of each academy player.

Your coaching background

We are looking for a dynamic coach who can deliver engaging sessions and serve as an excellent demonstrator. You will have extensive knowledge of the football industry - someone who truly understands the journey, the system, and the unique demands of the professional game.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• FA Emergency Aid Certificate

Values

Our values are essential to our success. We embody these values in everything we do:

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

EDI

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

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.