Football & Education Community Coach

WATFORD FC'S COMMUNITY SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym usage at community centres

Flexible working

Staff kit

Job summary

Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust invites applications for a part-time Football & Education Community Coach at Cedars Youth and Community Centre. You’ll coach, develop players and support education initiatives while working with Whitmore High School and the Trust team.

The role blends football coaching, player development, matchday management and admin, with progression onto the Player Development Programme and holiday camps.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching 16–19-year-olds in football or education settings.
• UEFA C or Level 2 Coaching Certification.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid in Football certificates.
• Understanding of EDI & safeguarding commitments.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites and events; driving licence helpful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coaching sessions across the programmes.
• Support players’ technical, tactical, physical and personal development.
• Prepare and support teams on matchdays with a positive, professional player experience.
• Build strong relationships with players and promote behaviour and attendance.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention and progression of players.
• Monitor and review player performance, providing feedback.
• Collaborate with Trust and education staff to support welfare and achievement.
• Adhere to safeguarding and programme policies and procedures.

Skills

Coaching 16–19

UEFA C/Level 2

Communication

Safeguarding & First Aid

EDI & Safeguarding

Travel to locations

Job description

Football & Education Community Coach

Department: Football & Education, Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: Football Development Manager

Hours: Part time 25 Hours Per Week

Salary: £15,900 pa

Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK

Location: Cedars Youth and Community Centre, Chicheley Road, Harrow Weald, HA3 6QH. Although you may be required to be based at other locations from time to time.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026

Summary of Your Role

Do you have a passion for coaching and want a role where you'll be on the pitch every day, developing players, inspiring performance, and making a lasting impact?

The Football & Education Community Coach plays a key role in the delivery and development of the Watford FC CSE Trust Football & Education Programme at Whitmore High School, supporting students to maximise their potential as footballers, students and individuals. The role combines high-quality football coaching, player development, matchday management, education and programme administration, while working closely with the Football Development Manager, Whitmore High School and the wider Trust team. Alongside the Football & Education programme, the role also delivers the Watford FC CSE Trust Player Development Programme and Holiday Football Development Programmes, helping to identify, develop and progress talented young players through high-quality coaching and individual support. Ultimately, the role is focused on developing better footballers, better students and better people, while creating opportunities and clear pathways for young people to progress in football, education and employment.

Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To

• Deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions across the Football & Education and Player Development Programmes.

• Support players' technical, tactical, physical and personal development, helping them achieve individual and programme objectives.

• Prepare, manage and support teams on matchdays, ensuring a positive and professional player experience.

• Build positive relationships with players, acting as a role model and promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and commitment.

• Contribute to player recruitment, retention and progression, supporting programme growth and development targets.

• Monitor and review player performance, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with Trust and education staff to support player welfare, engagement and achievement.

• Adhere to all Trust, FA, safeguarding, health and safety, and programme policies and procedures, always maintaining compliance and professional standards.

You Must Have

• Experience of coaching 16–19-year-olds with a range of abilities in a football or education environment.

• UEFA C/Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills – both verbal and written.

• In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid in Football certificates.

• Understanding of the Trust commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.

• The ability to travel independently and reliably to all required work locations and events in the required time. This includes moving equipment when required, to fulfil the requirements of the role. (Applicants without a driving licence or access to a vehicle will still be considered.)

You Ideally Would Have

• Working towards completion of the Level 3 Certificate (UEFA B)

• Experience of marketing and promoting sports/education projects.

• An understanding of a Football & Education Programme.

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

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

• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres

• Flexible working environment

• Staff kit

• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s

• Trust pension scheme

• Birthday leave

• Milestone recognition awards

• On-site parking available

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.

About Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust

Watford Football Club’s Community Sports and Education Trust is a registered charity that has been proudly supporting people and communities for over thirty years, as originally established by Graham Taylor OBE and Sir Elton John. We continue this legacy today by engaging people of all ages and backgrounds through high-quality community-based initiatives and services.