Job description:
Job Title: Academy Goalkeeping Coach
Hours: 35 hours per week to include evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 13th November 2024
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.
Exciting opportunity to develop our academy goalkeepers
We are seeking a dedicated individual to manage and coach goalkeepers within the youth development phase. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting academy goalkeepers through their training and match day experiences. You will also be responsible for uploading essential information to Kitman Labs. Additionally, you will contribute to the trial processes and play a key role in our talent identification and scouting program.
What are we looking for?
You should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver creative and engaging presentations. Additionally, experience working with young professional players across all academy age groups is essential.
You will already hold the following qualifications:
- FA Emergency First Aid Certificate (minimum Level 2)
- FA Safeguarding qualification
- UEFA ‘B’ Goalkeeping License
- UEFA ‘B’ License
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
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!
- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 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 [email protected]
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 position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work,. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
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