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Lead Coach (West Sussex)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role: Lead Coach (West Sussex)
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 8th May 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.
Join our Foundation as a Lead Coach
Are you a passionate and experienced coach with a talent for delivering high-quality football sessions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Lead Coach to join our football participation programme in West Sussex. In this role, you will deliver a minimum of 28 hours of practical sessions each week, with additional time dedicated to essential planning and administrative duties. As part of your role, you will also help identify talent and support their progression within the programme.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.
Your coaching background
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the football industry, with previous experience delivering in curriculum and after-school club activities. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-focused attitude are essential for success in this role.
To be considered for this role, you must hold the following qualifications:
• UEFA C Licence
• Valid FA Introduction to First Aid Certificate
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children 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:
️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 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. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 8th May 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.
Join our Foundation as a Lead Coach
Are you a passionate and experienced coach with a talent for delivering high-quality football sessions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Lead Coach to join our football participation programme in West Sussex. In this role, you will deliver a minimum of 28 hours of practical sessions each week, with additional time dedicated to essential planning and administrative duties. As part of your role, you will also help identify talent and support their progression within the programme.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.
Your coaching background
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the football industry, with previous experience delivering in curriculum and after-school club activities. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-focused attitude are essential for success in this role.
To be considered for this role, you must hold the following qualifications:
• UEFA C Licence
• Valid FA Introduction to First Aid Certificate
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children 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:
️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 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. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
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