Job Description
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
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
An 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 U21’s. 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, 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 and ideally have experience working within a similar role.
You 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 ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the
role
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
You would ideally have, but not vital:
• Academy Managers Licence
