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Academy Coach

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club

Lancing, West Sussex, GBContractIn-person£31,500 per annum (Relocation allowance available to those based outside of thePosted 3 days ago

About this role

Role: Academy Coach - Professional Player to Coach Scheme (PPCS).

Salary: £31,500 per annum (Relocation allowance available to those based outside of the Sussex area)
Hours: 35 hours per week to include evenings and weekends
Contract Type: 23-month fixed term contract

Deadline Day for application: 19th May 2026
Assessment Activities: Interviews to take place w/c 25th May 2026
Start date: From August 2026 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks)
PPCS Induction: Lake District September 2026 (4 days)
Join the Professional Player to Coach Scheme (PPCS)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC in partnership with the Premier League, PFA and EFL, is offering a 23-month, full-time academy coaching role, to support the development of the next generation of football coaches as part of the Professional Player to Coach Scheme 2026/27. The scheme is open to all and we particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, as they are underrepresented groups amongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.
Whats Involved?
Youll split your time between BHAFC and the Premier Leagues accredited Coach Development Programme. Youll gain experience across development phases and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Mentoring and bespoke support
Immersive learning experiences
Peer learning
Access to FA/UEFA qualifications (based on development need and subject to availability)
Upon successful completion of all programme elements, youll be awarded a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching from Leeds Beckett University.
The role will work with our U13-U14, Youth Development Phase group within the boys academy whilst in employment at BHAFC. To find out more about the role and what the day-to-day will entail, please follow the link to the job description.
What we are looking for in an applicant
Professional Football Association (PFA) member.

A drive to coach in the professional game
Passion for player development & developmentally appropriate learning environments
Commitment to fulfilling duty of care for children, young people, and adults in healthy, high-performance environments
Resilience and commitment to high-performance environments
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game

Upload your up-to-date CV (Please ensure your PFA number is included on your application).
Please submit a two-part cover letter alongside your CV details to be found on our site
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 th

Immersive learning experiences • Access to FA/UEFA qualifications (based on development need and subject to availability) • FA Safeguarding Certificate, FA Emergency First Aid, and an enhanced DBS (to be completed as part of safer recruitment checks).