Job Description
Employer: Watford FC Women Ltd
Job Title: Watford FC Women Strength & Conditioning Coach (Part-Time)
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Fixed-Term, 20 hours a week
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 9th October 2024
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Watford FC Women’s Team at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Strength & Conditioning Coach to be a part of a forward-thinking team, responsible for enhancing the physical performance and overall fitness for our Women’s Team.
The role will require effective planning and delivering of indivdiualised strength and conditioning programmes both gym and pitch based, along with regular assessments and testing of the players physical conditions, working closely with the medical team. You will be required to attend weekly training sessions and matches played by the team throughout the season.
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 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.
Essential:
• BSc in Strength + Conditioning/Sports Science or Level 3 Personal Training or UKSCA’s Trainer Qualification
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate (or working towards)
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and unsociable hours
• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
Desirable:
• Experience of working within elite sport
• UKSCA Accreditation
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)
Club Commitment:
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 club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
