Jobs in Shoreham-by-Sea

Role: Lead Goalkeeping Coach (Women’s & Girls)
Hours: Full time, including evenings and weekends
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 9th July 2026
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.
Drive elite goalkeeping in the Women’s & Girls’ team
In this role, you will lead the identification, development and progression of all goalkeepers, establishing a clear, aligned strategy that reflects the wider club philosophy. You will combine hands-on coaching with strategic leadership, designing and delivering high-quality sessions for the Women’s First Team whilst working closely with the Head Coach to optimise attacking and defensive set plays. You will also play an important mentoring role, supporting and developing goalkeeping coaches across the Girls’ Academy.
Your coaching experience
We are looking for someone with an understanding of the Women’s and Girls’ player pathway. You must have a strong ability to work on your own initiative, managing your workload and driving results independently. You will be an innovative thinker; you don't just generate fresh ideas - you have a proven track record of putting them into practice.
To be successful in this role, you must hold the following qualifications:
* UEFA A Goalkeeping Licence
* UEFA A Licence
* FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
* FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
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
How we say thank you
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
* 3 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!
* 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 2026/27 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 the 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 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