About the Role
Deliver on Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust Advanced Player Development Centre in Hertfordshire, educating and developing young people as footballers and individuals.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality football delivery to local ‘advanced’ grassroots football players in line with project values and structure.
- Ensure coaching sessions are delivered in line with the FA Four Corner Model and the PDC coaching syllabus.
- Tailor coaching approach and style to fit the individual needs of each player.
- Ensure the team provides high-quality provision to all players.
- Liaise with joint Player Development Officers (PDOs) to build and maintain relationships with local grassroots football clubs and/or players.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 2/UEFA C Certificate in Coaching Football or working towards.
- In-date FA First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications.
- Experience delivering high-quality football sessions to ‘advanced’ Grassroots players.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and commitment to fixtures during half terms.
- Understanding of the Trust commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Skills
- Coaching Football
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Watford and Hertfordshire area
Work Type
- Sessional
- Zero-hour contract
- Weekday Evenings
Experience Level
- L2
- L3
Education Level
- Level 2/UEFA C Certificate in Coaching Football
- FA First Aid Qualification
- Safeguarding Qualification
- FA Level 3 (UEFA B) Certificate in Coaching Football (Ideal)
- Currently enrolled on a Level Three (UEFA B) Course (Ideal)
Salary/Compensations
- L2 - £13.50ph
- L3 - £16.00ph
Benefits
- Chance to join an award-winning charity.
- Work alongside colleagues determined to utilize the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
- Friendly working environment.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Investors in People accreditation.
- Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working environment.
- Staff kit.
About the Company
- Watford Football Club’s Community Sports and Education Trust is a registered charity supporting people and communities for over thirty years.
- Established by Graham Taylor OBE and Sir Elton John.
- Engages people of all ages and backgrounds through community-based initiatives and services.
- Mission: To expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London, to enrich people’s lives, create special memories, and enable positive futures.
- Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.
- Values: Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation.
- Culture: A values-based and vision-driven charity, prioritizing people and beneficiaries.
Equal Opportunity
- Dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment.
- Building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
- Equal opportunities employer.
- Welcome applications from all sections of the community.
- Provide a safe and secure environment for all.
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone's responsibility.
- Ensure Trust policies, procedures, and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
