Player Development Programme Coach in Watford

Department: Football and Education Projects

Reporting to: Head of Football and Education

Hours: 30 hours per week – weekday afternoon & evening, with some occasional weekend delivery.

Salary: £19,890 pa

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

Location: Watford FC Training Ground / Vicarage Road / Trust Community Facilities / remote working due to nature of the role.

Contract Type: 12 month, fixed term

Closing Date: 8th October. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we identify a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.

Interview Date: TBC

Are you a passionate team player who wants to make a positive difference to grassroots footballers in Hertfordshire and Harrow?

Working primarily across weekday late afternoon and evenings, with some occasional weekend delivery, you will be part of a core team delivering coaching sessions across our three tiers of boys’ and girls’ player development programmes and associated activities.

Main Responsibilities

1. Skills Centres (boys’ and girls’ tier 1)
2. Player Development Centres (boys’ tier 2&3/girls’ tier 2/girls’ tier 3 Emerging Talent Centre)
3. Futsal Centre(s)
4. Matchday Packages (including football Tour visitors)
5. Football Development Camps
6. Player Development Events

General Responsibilities

1. To actively demonstrate and promote the Trust’s core values through your work.#
2. Adhere to the Trust’s policies and procedures.
3. Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the Trust.
4. To work in partnership with all the Club’s departments on community initiatives as identified by the Community Director and Board of Trustees.
5. To actively promote the Trust in a positive and professional manner at all times.
6. To undertake any other duties which might reasonably be deemed within the status of the job and appropriate to the post.

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 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.