Player Development casual coach

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

Job summary

Watford FC's Community Sports and Education Trust is seeking a passionate team player to join our Player Development team to deliver on our Advanced Player Development Centre in Hertfordshire. You will educate and develop young players around how to grow as footballers and as people.

You will be expected to deliver high-quality football sessions, tailor coaching to individuals, and collaborate with PDOs to build relationships with local clubs and players.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/UEFA C Certificate in Coaching Football or working towards.
• In-date FA First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications
• Experience of delivering high quality football sessions to 'advanced' Grassroots players.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good organisational 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

Responsibilities

• 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 PDC coaching syllabus.
• 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.
• Liaising with the joint Player Development Officers (PDOs) to build new & existing relationships with local grassroots football clubs and/or players

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Flexible evenings

Education

Level 2/UEFA C Certificate or working towards

In-date FA First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications

UEFA B Level 3 (desirable) course

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hourly rate
L2 - £13.50ph
L3 - £16.00ph

Department Watford FC's Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to Player Development Officer

Hours Weekday Evenings between 5pm and 9pm

Passport/Visa Must be eligible to work in the UK

Location Watford and Hertfordshire area

Contract Type Sessional / Zero-hour contract

Closing Date 22nd November 2026

Interview Date TBC - Upon review of application

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 PDC coaching syllabus.
• 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.
• Liaising with the joint Player Development Officers (PDOs) to build new & existing relationships with local grassroots football clubs and/or players

You Must Have

• Minimum Level 2/UEFA C Certificate in Coaching Football or working towards.
• In-date FA First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications
• Experience of delivering high quality football sessions to 'advanced' Grassroots players.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good organisational 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

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.
• Full UK driving license and have 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 opportunitiesFlexible 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.