Football & Education Community Coach

Department: Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust

Reporting to: Football Development Manager

Hours: 25 Hours

Salary: £15,900

Location: Cedars Youth & Community Centre & Whitmore High School

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Interview date: W/C 2nd February 2026

Summary of your role:

Are you a player focused and motivated person looking to join our Harrow based Football & Education programme at Whitmore High School?

You will be responsible for supporting the Trust’s Football Development Manager with the day-to-day organisation and coaching/match day delivery of the Whitmore High School Football and Education Scheme, in partnership with staff from the school.  This will be the main focus of the role, coupled with Harrow Player Development Centre programmes and delivering on holiday courses.

Your roles and responsibilities, but not limited to

• Support the Football Development Manager (Whitmore) with the day-to-day running of the scheme.

• Splitting time between coaching delivery, managing a team and supporting in the recruitment of students for following academic years.

• To ensure that students adhere to Whitmore High School and the Trust’s Code of Conduct for the programme and that attendance doesn’t fall below the school’s recommended levels.

• Monitor and assess the players’ performances in the squad both in training and on match days.

• Coaching delivery for five hours per week, as part of the team for the Harrow Player Development Centre (Monday evenings) and Harrow Skills Centre (Tuesday evenings).

You Must Have:

•        Experience of coaching 16–19-year-olds with a range of abilities in a football or education environment.

•         UEFA C/Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

•        Excellent communication and inter-personal skills – both verbal and written.

•        The ability to be able to enthuse and motivate players.

•       In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid in Football certificates.

•        Proficient IT skills.

•        A full and valid UK Driving License as well as access to a vehicle.

•         Understanding of the Trust commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.

Y You would ideally have:

•        An understanding of budgetary control.

•        FA Youth Modules 1 & 2

•        Working towards completion of the Level 3 Certificate (UEFA B)

•        Experience of marketing and promoting sports/education projects.

•        An understanding of a Football & Education Programme.

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 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 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