Premier League Kicks Casual Coach

Salary: L1:£12.25, L2:£13.50, L3:£16.00

Hours: Our sessions run Monday - Friday from 4pm - 9pm and some Saturdays. Please let us know your availability when completing your application. 

Location: Watford and St Albans 

Contract type:  Casual/zero hours

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

Interview date: Ongoing 

Summary of Your Role

Kicks is the Premier League’s flagship community programme which is designed to engage young people aged 8-18 years old, of all backgrounds and abilities with football, sport and personal development activities across Harrow, Hillingdon, Watford and St Albans.

You will be working with our committed PL Kicks team to build a stronger, safer and more inclusive environment within the community.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or beliefs or sexual orientation.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Plan and deliver inspiring, interactive, and engaging Sport and Youth Club sessions for young people from 8-18 years old
• Provide a safe and fun environment for young people to meet new friends, develop skills and improve their mental and physical well-being
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with young people, parents, staff, and local partners
• Encourage young people to take advantage of volunteering opportunities and social action projects to give back to the local community
• Select suitable young people to represent the Community Trust in Tournaments and Events
• Help to break down barriers between young people and the police
• Support the education of young people on current issues through workshops and youth forums 

You must have: 

• Introduction To Coaching Football or Youth Work Qualification
• In-date First Aid and Safeguarding Qualifications
• Ability to develop positive relationships with young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, always looking for solutions to problems or issues.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated to make a difference within the community.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to adapt to different age groups and stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Trust commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

You ideally have: 

• A recognised Youth Work Qualification
• A Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• Proven track record of working with hard-to-reach young people.
• Understanding of and a commitment to health & safety, equal opportunities and data protection policies and procedures.
• Understand the importance of and deliver best practice when working with hard-to-reach young people.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• A flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some weekends).

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. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is 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 work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

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
• 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:

If you meet the initial qualifying criteria, you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete this to move your application to the next stage of the process.

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