Player Development Coach

Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Watford Football Club’s Community Sports and Education Trust is seeking a Part-time Coach to deliver advanced football sessions in Hertfordshire. You will educate and develop young players both as athletes and individuals, aligning with club values and the PDC syllabus.

The role requires Level 2/UEFA C or progress toward it, FA First Aid/Safeguarding, and experience with grassroots players. Evening/weekend work and flexibility are essential. Access to a driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/UEFA C Certificate in Coaching Football or working towards.
• In-date FA First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications
• Experience delivering high quality football sessions to advanced Grassroots players
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Flexible 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 players in line with project values and structure.
• Ensuring coaching sessions align with the FA Four Corner Model & PDC coaching syllabus.
• Tailoring coaching approach to fit individual needs of each player.
• Ensuring the team provides high quality provision to all players.
• Liaising with joint Player Development Officers to build new and existing relationships with local clubs/players

Skills

UEFA C License

FA First Aid

Safeguarding

Football delivery

MS Office

Organisation

EDI awareness

Education

UEFA C or Level 2 Coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: Player Development Officer

Hours: Weekday Evenings between 5pm and 9pm

Hourly rate:

• L2 - £13.50ph
• L3 - £16.00ph

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

Location: Watford and Hertfordshire area

Contract Type: Sessional / Zero-hour contract

Closing Date 28th August 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

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.

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.

Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities

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.