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About the job
Job Title: WU19 Head Coach
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Hours: Full time

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 24th July 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.



Lead our talented U19 Women’s Team!

This is a rare and exciting opportunity within our U19’s team, to lead in the successful planning, delivery and review of daily training in line with the Academy Philosophy and an interdisciplinary approach. On a matchday, you will be required to review performances and complete any reporting or collation of performance data. We are looking for someone to be an ambassador for the Club and the women’s game and committed to further enhancing this at BHAFC.


Your coaching background

We are looking for an experienced coach with a track record of demonstrating high performance achievement in a professional environment. You will have a clear understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls’ high performance player pathway. In this role you will be required to manage and lead a team, so it is essential you are a team player and an excellent communicator.



To be successful in this role you must hold the following qualifications:
UEFA B Licence Coaching Award
FA Emergency Aid Certificate
Safeguarding Certificate




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 24/25 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 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 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.



Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.