Girls’ U16 JPL Team Assistant Coach

Salary: (dependant on coaching qualification):

FA Level 1/Introduction to Coaching Football Award £11.50 per hour

FA Level 2/B Licence £13.50 per hour

Location: Monday training sessions run at Kings Langley School from 8-9pm, Friday sessions run at WFC’s Training Ground from 7:15pm-8:45pm. 

Matchdays are dependent on JPL fixtures calendar.

Contract type: Casual

Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025. We reserve the right to close position early if we find the suitable candidate.

Interview date: The evening of Friday 13^th December 2024. 

Due to the need to recruit in readiness for an early January re-commencement, we will schedule a first interview date before the group breaks for Christmas) for any suitable candidates received by December 10^th. Other interview dates to follow in January 2025 on a Friday evening once the group has started training again.

Our vision is “one goal – healthier, happier and stronger communities” with our mission being “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.” We have developed a strong track record of delivering high quality community-based initiatives and services.

Our work focuses on three priority areas: Health & Wellbeing, Learning & Skills, and Social Inclusion - alongside a core theme of work in Football and Sports Development. These are all underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Summary of your role:

Are you a passionate team player who can support our Girls’ U16 JPL Head Coach for the remainder of the 24/25 season?

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, progressive sessions, working alongside the Head Coach and supporting the U16s girls in training sessions and on matchdays.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

1. Support the Head Coach at all training sessions and matchdays up to the end of the 24/25 in the first instance.
2. Confidently delivery elements of training sessions, being prepared to work with individuals, and small groups and units within the squad, as requested by the Head Coach.

You Must Have:

1. A minimum of the FA Level One Coaching or Introduction to Coaching Football award. Preferably FA Level 2/UEFA C license.
2. Experience of developing Youth Development Phase-aged female footballers.
3. A current FA Safeguarding Children Course.
4. FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid.

The role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check undertaken by Watford FC CSE Trust.

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Application process:

1. 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 the consider your application.
2. If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact trustrecruitment@watfordfc.com