Academy Coach

Job Title: Academy Coach

Hourly Rate: £15.23 per hour

Hours: Zero hours. Shifts will cover Tuesday evening, Wednesday, Thursday evening  and Sunday.

Location: American Express Elite Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 22nd November 2023

About us
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women’s Super League club.  A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do. The 2023/24 season is the start of new adventures, our first in European football and we would love for you to be part of our journey.

A chance to work at one of the most exciting football clubs in Europe right now!

In this role you will deliver engaging, inspirational and effective coaching sessions to players between the 12-16 age groups. You will identify the needs of individual groups and tailor your delivery as appropriate. It is essential that create a highly professional environment for each session, and always adhere to safeguarding guidelines.

Your coaching background

We are looking for someone who has experience of academy football coaching within the youth development phase (U12-U16). It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Academy system and the professional football environment. You will be a dynamic coach and an excellent demonstrator. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about player development.

It is essential that you hold the following qualifications:

• UEFA ‘B’ Licence
• FA Module Level 1, 2 and 3
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Valid FA Emergency Aid Certificate

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are not just a list of words we expect our colleagues to learn, but 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.  

Our values are:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with our People and Culture team. 

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 job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.