Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Foundation Coach
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Role: Foundation Coach
Location: Various locations across Sussex. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants based in Uckfield or surrounding areas.
Salary: £13.45 - £16.28 per hour
Hours: Zero hours
Job Type: Casual, hourly paid
Deadline Day: 30th July 2026
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?
In this role you will be out in the community delivering high-quality football sessions, in line with the foundation’s delivery DNA, tailored to participants aged 4 to 18. You will be liaising with staff, partners, parents, and participants to maintain first-class working relationships. You will also be managing session registers, uploading data to our internal tracking systems, and ensuring safety guidelines are met.
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Am I right for this role?
We want dynamic, high-energy individuals who genuinely thrives when working with young people. You must have experience planning and delivering coaching sessions in football, with an understanding of child protection issues. For qualifications, you will need to hold an in-date FA Safeguarding and Emergency Aid certificates and level 1 coaching badge – even better if you hold level 2.
Please do not make an application if you do not hold the necessary qualifications.
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
- Be Fan Focused
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.
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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.
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