Lead Academy Performance Coach (W&G)
| Posting date: | 04 October 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2024 |
| Location: | Lancing, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Lead Academy Performance Coach (W&G)
Hours: Full time, to include evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 17th October 2024
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 the performance support for the women and girls’ academy programme
You will be responsible for overseeing performance diagnostics, including physical testing, load monitoring, and strength profiling, while effectively reporting data to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will implement a long-term athletic development plan tailored for female athletes to enhance our girls’ academy. We seek an enthusiastic team player to contribute actively to the multidisciplinary team (MDT), assisting in the planning, delivery, and periodic review of football-specific sessions aligned with the club’s philosophy.
About you
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic coach dedicated to the development of female athletes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a gym-based environment and a strong understanding of female health in an athletic context.
To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:
• Postgraduate degree specializing in Strength and Conditioning or a related field
• UKSCA accreditation (or be obtained within first year of employment)
• FA Emergency First Aid qualification
• FA Safeguarding Children certification
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 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.
Hours: Full time, to include evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 17th October 2024
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 the performance support for the women and girls’ academy programme
You will be responsible for overseeing performance diagnostics, including physical testing, load monitoring, and strength profiling, while effectively reporting data to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you will implement a long-term athletic development plan tailored for female athletes to enhance our girls’ academy. We seek an enthusiastic team player to contribute actively to the multidisciplinary team (MDT), assisting in the planning, delivery, and periodic review of football-specific sessions aligned with the club’s philosophy.
About you
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic coach dedicated to the development of female athletes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a gym-based environment and a strong understanding of female health in an athletic context.
To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:
• Postgraduate degree specializing in Strength and Conditioning or a related field
• UKSCA accreditation (or be obtained within first year of employment)
• FA Emergency First Aid qualification
• FA Safeguarding Children certification
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 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.
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