Role: Lead Professional Development Phase Coach (U18) Hours: Full time, to follow the U18 schedule. To include evenings and weekends Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Close Date: 28th January 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. Lead our U18 provision in our boys academy We are recruiting for a dynamic and driven individual to coach the U18 squad, playing a key role in developing the next generation of elite athletes. In this role, you will oversee our U18 players' performance during training sessions and matches, maintaining detailed performance reviews. Additionally, you will contribute to the scouting and recruitment process as needed, ensuring a well-rounded approach to player development. Your experience To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrate consistent teamwork. A deep understanding of the Academy system and the professional football environment is essential, along with proven experience in a coaching capacity within professional football. The post-holder must hold the following qualifications: - UEFA A Licence - Valid FA Safeguarding certificate - Valid FA Emergency First Aid in Football (minimum level 2) - FA Advanced Youth Award 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 Professional Development Phase Coach opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now. Applications close on 28th January 2025. ADZN1_UKTJ