Job Title: Community Coach (East Sussex)

Location: The geographical region of East Sussex, and the Foundation's offices on Freshfield Road, Brighton.

Salary: £21,840 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: 1-year fixed term contract

Deadline Day: 3rd October 2024

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 and make a difference to young people's lives

We are recruiting an experienced coach to deliver high quality football sessions across our Football Pathway program in East Sussex. Your week will be split into 28 hours a week in practical sessions and the reminder of your time completing important administrative tasks.

Your coaching bio

We are looking for someone with previous experience in football coaching and a good knowledge of the football industry. You will have excellent communication and time management skills and be a consistent team player.

You will need as a minimum, the following qualifications:

• UEFA C Licence


• An in-date FA Emergency Aid Certificate


• An in-date FA Safeguarding Children 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:

• 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!


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme


• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season


• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities


• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses