Pre Academy Coach

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

Job summary

A prominent football club is seeking a Pre-Academy Coach to plan and deliver training sessions for young players. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the football industry and possess a UEFA ‘C’ Licence. This is a zero-hours position based at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing, requiring availability on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the football industry required.
• Ability to deliver engaging training sessions.
• Strong understanding of the demands of the professional game.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training sessions for the Boy’s Pre-Academy U6-U8.
• Ensure sessions align with the club’s philosophy and values.
• Work closely with other coaches and staff.

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

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 Boy’s Academy. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions for our Boy’s Pre-Academy U6-U8 age group. This involves designing and leading engaging 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, while supporting the individual needs of each academy player.

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

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

Our values

Our values are essential to our success. They guide 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

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society. 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

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.