Advanced PDC Casual Coach

Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust is seeking an Advanced PDC Casual Coach to join the Player Development team in Hertfordshire. You will deliver high-quality football sessions to advanced grassroots players, aligning with the FA Four Corner Model and our coaching syllabus while tailoring your approach to each player.

This casual/zero-hours role requires FA coaching certificates (Level 2/UEFA C), safeguarding, a driving licence, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• FA Level 2 / UEFA C Certificate (or working towards) in Coaching Football; safeguarding and emergency aid certificates up to date.
• Experience delivering high quality football sessions to advanced grassroots players.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexible evenings, weekends, and fixtures during half terms.
• FA Talent ID Level 1.
• Understanding of EDI & Safeguarding.
• Experience working in football development/coaching.
• Experience coaching advanced grassroots players.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality football delivery to local advanced grassroots players.
• Ensure coaching sessions follow the FA Four Corner Model and our coaching syllabus.
• Tailor coaching approach to fit individual players’ needs.
• Deliver high quality provision to all players.
• Write two player reports per season (Dec and Jun).
• Liaise with Advanced PDC Head Coaches to build relationships with clubs and players.

Education

FA Level 2 / UEFA C Certificate (or working towards) in Coaching Football

FA Talent ID Level 1

FA Level 3 (UEFA B) Certificate (or currently enrolled)

Job description

Advanced PDC Casual Coach

Department: Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: Player Development Officer

Hours: Monday Evenings 6-9pm (St Albans), Friday Evening 5-9:30pm (London Colney)

Hourly rate: L2 - £13.50 per hour, L3 - £16 per hour

Location: Samuel Ryder School (Mondays) & Watford FC Training Ground (Fridays)

Contract Type: Casual/Zero hours

Closing date: 22nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Summary of Your Role

Are you a passionate team player who wants to make a positive difference through football? Look no further and apply to join our Player Development team to deliver on our Advanced Player Development Centre in Hertfordshire. You will be key to educating & developing young people around how to develop as a footballer & as a person.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Providing high quality football delivery to local ‘advanced’ grassroots football players in line with projects values and structure.
• Ensuring that coaching sessions delivered are in line with the FA Four Corner Model & our Advanced PDC coaching syllabus / style of play.
• Ensuring you tailor your coaching approach / style to fit the individual needs for each player.
• Ensuring the team provides high-quality provision to all players.
• Write up and complete 2 player reports for individual players within your age groups throughout the season (One in December and one in June).
• Liaising with the joint Advanced PDC Head Coaches to build new & existing relationships with local grassroots football clubs and/or players

You Must Have:

• FA Level 2 / UEFA C Certificate (or working towards) in Coaching Football and up to date safeguarding and emergency aid certificates.
• Experience of delivering high quality football sessions to ‘advanced’ Grassroots players.
• Due to the demands of the role, you will need to have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and commitment to fixtures during half terms.
• FA Talent ID Level 1
• Understanding of the Trust commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
• Relevant experience working within football development/coaching.
• Experience of coaching & developing ‘advanced grassroots’ players.

You Ideally Would Have:

• FA Level 3 (UEFA B) Certificate in Coaching Football or currently enrolled on a Level Three (UEFA B) Course.
• Experience working within a professional football clubs community trust / foundation within football development/coaching.
• Experience of writing individual development plans.
• FA Talent ID Level 2

About Us

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and supported by a business services department.

Our Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.

Our 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.

Our Values: To be honest, reliable, and trustworthy - Integrity. To be inclusive in all our decision-making - Inclusivity. To be bold and creative in the way we work - Innovation.

Our Culture: We are a values-based and vision-driven charity, who put our people and our beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do and why we do it.

Benefits of Working for Us

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise 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

Our Commitment to You

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.