Premier League Inspires and Kicks Lead Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in West Sussex is seeking a Lead Coach for their Premier League Inspires and Kicks programme. The role involves planning and delivering engaging football sessions, mentoring, and working with students with additional needs. Ideal candidates have a UEFA C Licence, experience in sports or education, and strong interpersonal skills. This position is permanent and offers various benefits including holiday increase with service and training opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to wellbeing platform

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the sports or education sector.
• Solid understanding of working within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistency as a team performer.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality experiences primarily through football sessions.
• Support workshops and social action projects.
• Deliver mentoring programmes and behavioural development strategies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in sports or education

Understanding of SEND sports

Education

UEFA C Licence

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Introduction to First Aid

Job description

Role

Premier League Inspires & Kicks Lead Coach

Location

West Sussex

Hours

35 hours per week

Job Type

Permanent

Deadline

20th 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.

What is the role

We are looking for a Lead Coach to come and support our Premier League Inspires and Kicks programme, one based in West Sussex. You will plan and deliver high quality experiences to all participants, primarily through football sessions, but also supporting workshops and social action project. You will also plan and deliver mentoring programmes and behavioural development strategies with targeted students and cohorts of students.

Your coaching background

We are seeking candidates with prior experience in the sports or education sector, along with a solid understanding of working within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sport. Strong interpersonal skills and being a consistent team performer are essential.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence
• FA Safeguarding Children
• FA Introduction to First Aid

Our values

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

Benefits

• 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

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

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.

Eligibility

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