Academy Host Family Provider

Southampton Football Club; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Host Family Provider, where you will play a crucial role in supporting young athletes. This rewarding position involves providing a nurturing home environment for Academy players, ensuring they have the necessary support to thrive both on and off the pitch. You will engage with players, assist with their nutritional needs, and help them develop the skills to live independently. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and make a positive impact in the lives of aspiring footballers. If you are passionate about youth development and creating a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly fee paid in advance

Access to free match tickets

Community involvement

Rewarding experience

Qualifications

• Experience in child care or hosting is essential.
• Ability to provide a nurturing environment for young athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming household for Academy players.
• Support players with nutritional needs and personal development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Nutritional Knowledge

Child Care Experience

Flexibility

Job description

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Academy Host Family Provider

Apply locations: Staplewood Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: February 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: RQ-031423

Be part of our journey...

Time commitment: Full time or part time.

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

What is the role?

Southampton Football Club are currently looking for host family providers to support our Academy players by providing a home away from home.

The host family providers will help fulfil the club’s duty of care concerning our young people by ensuring appropriate accommodation and a nurturing environment is provided throughout the season. Our placements vary from one/two-night stays to seven nights per week, and we are looking for host families who can offer either of these placement types to our young people aged between 15–18 years old.

You will be offering a ‘Home from Home’ environment for our Academy players, which will allow them to engage in the Football programme while supporting their individual needs to ensure they have a stable environment away from the pitch.

What will you be doing?

1. Provide a safe, welcoming, secure and friendly household environment for up to seven nights a week (shorter host periods can be agreed prior to hosting).
2. Support players with their nutritional requirements, ensuring the food provided is in line with the lifestyle expected of a professional athlete. (Assistance can be provided by the club nutritionist if required)
3. Communicate with the Player Care and Safeguarding Teams and the family of the young player.
4. Support the player with their personal development in readiness for them to live independently.
5. Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.

Our comprehensive application and screening process will include DBS checks (including all residents aged 16 or older), visits throughout the season and references.

If successful, you agree to adhering to any further and ongoing requirements of Host Families, as outlined in the application process, including home visits from our Player Care and Safeguarding Teams.

This is a paid role but most importantly this is a rewarding opportunity and a chance to join our wider community.

We would expect potential hosts to be able to offer sole use of a bedroom, or potentially a room large enough that it could be shared with another player. Breakfast and main meal to be provided by host and adequate space for the player to store a few items within the bedroom.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package:

1. A monthly fee, paid in advance.
2. Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game if hosting a full time player, Ad hoc ticket availability for hosts accommodating part time players.

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire.