Overview
Join to apply for the Academy Goalkeeping Coach role at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Hours: 35 hours per week, to include evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 May 2026
Deadline Day: 23 September 2025
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.
Role and responsibilities
This role will work within the youth development phase, managing and coaching our goalkeepers. 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.
To find out more about this role, read the job description.
What are we looking for?
You should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver creative and engaging presentations. A clear understanding of the academy system and professional football environment is essential.
You will already hold the following qualifications:
Our values
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:
* Act with Integrity
* Make it Special
Benefits and additional information
* Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
* 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Rewards platform, including access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more
* Enhanced family policies
* Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
* Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
Safeguarding
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.
Right to work
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.
Other
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Spectator Sports and Sports Teams and Clubs
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