Casual Worker – Academy Physical Performance Coach

Watford FC; London Colney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Watford Football Club's Academy is seeking a Physical Performance Coach on a casual basis to join a forward-thinking performance team, providing strength and conditioning support during training for academy players aged 6 to 16. Successful candidates will be reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable to the demands of evenings and travel to various sites.

You will attend CPD events, support safeguarding and inclusion standards, and work with coaches to implement appropriate programmes.

Qualifications

• BSc in Sport + Exercise Science or a related discipline.
• FA EFAiF First Aid Qualification.
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and unsociable hours.
• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role.
• Understanding of the Club's commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.
• Experience of working within elite sport (desirable).
• UKSCA accreditation or working towards (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide strength and conditioning support at training sessions for Academy players aged 6–16.
• Attend evenings sessions and travel to various training locations.
• Contribute to regular CPD events.
• Work as part of a forward-thinking performance team.

Skills

First Aid Qualification

Safeguarding Certificate

Driving Licence

Evenings/Weekends availability

EDI & Safeguarding understanding

Education

BSc in Sport + Exercise Science or related

MSc in Sport + Exercise Science (desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club on a casual basis. We are looking for a Physical Performance Coach to be part of a forward-thinking performance team providing strength and conditioning assistance at training sessions for Academy players, aged between 6 and 16 years old.

You will be required to attend evenings sessions and may have to travel to various locations depending on training locations. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events.

The successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or nonUK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

Essential:

• BSc in Sport + Exercise Science or a sports related discipline
• FA EFAiF First Aid Qualification
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and unsociable hours
• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

Desirable:

• Experience of working within elite sport
• MSc in Sport + Exercise Science or a sports related discipline
• UKSCA accreditation or working towards

As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:

1. Complete reference requests prior to interview.
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence process.
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level (role dependant)

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 club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.