Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Academy Head of Coaching Development
Salary/Hourly Rate Of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Vicarage Road Stadium/Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent full-time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Sunday October 11, 2026An exciting opportunity has become available within the academy at Watford Football Club.
We are currently looking to recruit an Academy Head of Coaching Development to manage, deliver and develop the academy’s coaching programme in accordance with Premier League/EFL Youth Development Regulations as directed by the Technical Board.
The role will involve the management of all the academy full-time lead phase coaches, ensuring the design and delivery of age-specific coaching programmes for all academy players from pre-academy to Under-21s.
The role will include managing the quality of academy coaching through appropriate recruitment, performance management and training/development, as appropriate for both casual staff and specialist permanent coaches.
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.
Applicants should ideally live local to Watford and London Colney or the surrounding areas, and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit.
They will ideally have experience working within a similar role.Your must have:
Minimum UEFA A Licence qualification and FA Youth Advanced Award
Be committed to a CPD programme, enhancing coaches' personal skills and qualifications to meet the academy needs
A proven track record of developing elite players
A clear understanding and appreciation of the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct demanded within the academy
Safeguarding Children Workshop and Committee Members Workshop
Current EFAiF Certificate
Full UK driving licence or the 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:
Academy Managers Licence
Application Process:
1. Please download and complete an application form located on the club website under the career section.
2. Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, AL2 1BZ.
3. If you require information in regards how to complete the application form, please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the Club website under the Careers section.
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