Job Title: Physical Performance Coach
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full – time, permanent (including evenings and weekends)
Close Date: 14th August 2024
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
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.
An exciting opportunity within our women's and girl's department!
We are recruiting for a Physical Performance Coach to provide sport science support which will include testing, data analysis and interpretation. You will design and agree structured, sequential, evidence based athletic development programs and implement guidelines for athletic development in line with best practice for the FA WSL.
If you are looking for an easy ride, this one might not be for you - the work will be challenging (at times) and we will have high expectations of you, but we will give you all the support you need to succeed!
This role includes evening and weekend work.
Could this be you
You will have a strength and conditioning background who has worked with elite athletes and coaches. You will have a solid understanding of the specific requirements of female elite footballers and experience of delivery of S&C services to high performing teams.
To be successful in the role, you must hold the following qualification:
- Undergraduate degree in Sports Science / Strength and Conditioning or related area
- Attended UKSCA workshops and working towards full accreditation
- FA Emergency First Aid qualification
- FA Safeguarding
Our values play a pivotal role in our success
Our values are 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:
- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
How we say thank you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:
- Free 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 much more!
- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 24/25 season
- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
- Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
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.
Application Process:
To submit your application for this Physical Performance Coach opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.
Applications close 14th August 2024.