Job Title: Lead Youth Development Phase Coach

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

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Deadline Day: 25th November 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women's Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.

Lead our U13-U14 groups at our category 1 boy's academy

We are recruiting for an experienced coach to mentor and develop elite players, primarily within the U13-U14 age group, to facilitate their transition from the foundation phase to the youth development phase. The ultimate goal is to prepare these players for success at the highest level of professional football. 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 require active contribution to our long-term player development pathway, ensuring a focus on continuous development, excellence, and achieving the highest standards.

Your background

We are seeking a dynamic coach with excellent interpersonal skills and extensive knowledge and experience of the football industry and the professional game in a similar or related role. You will have ideally worked in an elite football academy previously.

The successful candidate will hold the following qualifications:

- UEFA 'A' Coaching Licence (or working towards)

- FA Advanced Licence Youth Award (FP Phase)

- FA Emergency Aid Certificate

- FA Safeguarding certificate

Our values are essential to our success

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

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- 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!

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 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.

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 is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3-year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

To submit your application for this Lead Youth Development Phase Coach opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close on the 25th November 2024