Role: Lead Professional Development Coach (U18)
Hours: Full time, to follow the U18 schedule. To include evenings and weekends.
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.
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