Job Description

Role:

Premier League Inspires & Kicks Lead Coach

Positions:

2

Location:

East Sussex or West Sussex, please state on your CV which role you wish to apply for

Hours:

35 hours per week

Job Type:

Permanent

Deadline Day:

22nd July 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.



What is the role?

We are looking for two Lead Coaches to come and support our Premier League Inspires and Kicks programme, one based in East Sussex and one in West Sussex. You will plan and deliver high quality experiences to all participants, primarily through football sessions, but also supporting workshops and social action project. You will also plan and deliver mentoring programmes and behavioural development strategies with targeted students and cohorts of students.



Please state on your CV or cover letter which location you wish to apply for.



To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description



Your coaching background

We are seeking candidates with prior experience in the sports or education sector, along with a solid understanding of working within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sport. Strong interpersonal skills and being a consistent team performer are essential.



To be successful in this role you must hold the following qualifications:

UEFA C Licence FA Safeguarding Children FA Introduction to First Aid

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 2025/26 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.