JOB TITLE: Hampshire PDP Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Hampshire

DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted Coaches

LOCATION: Sparsholt College, Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF

CONTRACT:. Permanent, 35 hours any 6 of 7 days.

Closing date: 4th September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•       To help lead on the effective planning, communication and execution of the Player Development Programme running in Hampshire. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays. 
•       To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the Hampshire Player Development Programme (PDP). These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays. 
•       To help lead on managing the programme/activity schedule.
•       To help lead on developing the wider area network to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the delivery of the programme.
•       To conduct regular 1:1’s with contracted staff to review performance and KPI’s and objectives, involvement in team meetings and investing in their development/training opportunities/CPD. 
•       To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role.

 MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

•       To achieve and surpass all of the participation and budget targets that have been set for Player Development Programme. 
•       To actively seek ways in which to increase participation across the Player Development Programme. 
•       To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 50% of the contracted hours. (The 50% does not include travel and set up/down).
•       To ensure efficiencies at all activities and supporting the wider team in financial growth.
•       To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants ensuring they have a positive Chelsea experience.
•       To build robust relationships with both internal and external customers, local schools, clubs, organisations, businesses, governing bodies and authorities.
•       To help and support CFC Soccer School Staff to mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
•       To sustain and further develop activities through participation growth.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

•      A minimum of UFEA C working towards a UEFA B License.
•      In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
•      Clean driving licence.

Experience:

•      Been involved in a professional Community and or Academy Department.
•      Supported the running/managing a programme.
•      Working towards KPI’s and managing team members to their KPI.
•      Managing budgets

Skills and Behaviours: 

•      Good communication and organisation skills.
•      Ability to organise and motivate team members.
•      Confident and outgoing personality.
•      Aims to support and improve staff members.
•      Attention to detail.
•      Reliable and trustworthy.
•      Risk aware and confident in escalating information.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. D