Casual Workers - Academy Foundation Phase (FDP) / Youth Development Phase (YDP) Coach

Watford Football Club Training

Casual Workers - Academy Foundation Phase (FDP) / Youth Development Phase (YDP) Coach

Salary Not Specified

Watford Football Club Training, Watford

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4ed5565207624e3f87ca2556ca44370f

Full Job Description

As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:

1. Complete reference requests prior to interview.
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence
process.
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level
(role dependant)

We are looking to recruit several football coaches for our Academy, that can demonstrate the ability to
design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for academy players. You
may be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to
regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events that take place throughout the season.

The successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, have an understanding
of development needs of players in the Youth Development Phase age group, ensuring the individual
comes first and be flexible to the requirements of the role and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford, London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a UK
resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit.

You must have:

  • Minimum Level 3 UEFA B Coaching Licence

  • FA Youth Award

  • Knowledge of the PMA System

  • Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate

  • Valid FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

  • Previous experience coaching in an Elite Sports Environment

  • Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role

  • Understanding of the club's commitment to EDI & Safeguarding


  • You would ideally have, but not vital:
  • Level 4 UEFA A Coaching Licence

  • FA Advanced Youth Award