Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust
Player Development Coach
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Player Development Coach
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: 21st June 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
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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.
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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.
Application Process:
Candidates who meet our qualifying criteria are invited to apply by an application form. If you meet the qualifying criteria you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete and return your application form to your initial application email. We will then consider your application.
If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact trustrecruitment@watfordfc.com
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