Youth Development Phase Coach

Job Title: Youth Development Phase Coach (W&G) 

Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 per annum (£25,000 - £30,000 prorated)

Hours: 21 hours - to be worked flexibly alongside the Girls Academy training schedule

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent

Close Date: 17th May 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.

A great opportunity within our Girls' Academy

Are you an innovator? Are you someone who inspires? Could you be our new Youth Development Phase Coach for our U16's girls academy squad?

You will plan, deliver, evaluate and measure a training syllabus which fulfils the criteria set out in the Professional Games Academy for Tier 1 status academies. You will also monitor, assess and record the players progress, producing player audit reports throughout the season.

Do you have what it takes?

We are looking for a dynamic coach who has experience working with talented female players. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the girl's academy system and the England Talent Pathway for female players. You will be creative and engaging, with excellent interpersonal skills.

To be considered for our Youth Development Phase Coach position, you will need to hold the following qualifications: 

- UEFA B Licence

- Valid FA Emergency Aid and Safeguarding certificates

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

- Treat People Well

- Exceed Expectations

- Aim High. Never Give Up

- Act with Integrity

- Make it Special

How we say thank you  

- In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

- Free 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 much more!

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 23/24 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with our People and Culture team.

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 job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK.

All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

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

Applications for this role close on the 17th of May 2024