Job Description

Role:

Women's First Team Coach

Hours:

Full time, to follow the women's first team schedule

Location:

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type:

Permanent

Deadline Day:

23rd July 2025



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.



Our Women's first team is growing!

We are looking for someone to support the Head Coach in coaching and developing the players, while also working in collaboration with the women's multi-disciplinary team. You will plan and prepare team, unit, and individual training sessions aligned with the game model and specific game strategies. Additionally, you will work with the lead analyst to prepare unit and individual specific analyses for daily meetings, as directed by the Head Coach and Head of Coaching.



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Your coaching background

It is essential that you have experience coaching female players at an elite level. You should have a clear understanding of the FA Women's and Girls player pathway, alongside knowledge of the implications for the long-term development of female players. Additionally, you will have experience managing both individuals and teams of coaches.



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

UEFA A certificate FA Emergency First Aid in Football FA Safeguarding Children

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! 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.