Academy Host Family

Location: Within 15 minute drive from Farnborough Rugby Club, GU14 8LS

Salary: Dependent on number of players and nights per week

Application closing date: Ongoing

We are currently seeking host family providers, couples or singles, to support our elite young players who need to live away from home to undertake their football training at our club. Players may range from 17 to 21. Host families would be required to provide homely accommodation throughout the season. Players would require their own double bedroom. Access to public transport and local amenities is desirable.

Our placements vary from short term one-night stays to longer term 5-7 nights week. We are recruiting for families who can offer either or both types of placements and be flexible to the player’s needs. Host families are paid direct by the player or player’s family on a per night / daily rate. Host families would be required to guide our young players by teaching them basic independent living skills such as washing, cooking cleaning after themselves alongside self-care skills, for example, how to book medical appointments. The host family will be required to provide meals (dependent upon the Academy schedule) in line with the basic nutrition guide provided by the Academy.

Hosts are encouraged to include young players in family life as much as the player feels comfortable. Both hosts and young players are given guidelines explaining what is expected of each of them. All our host families are regularly visited and inspected by us. Host families, formally undertake the responsibility to protect and care for the young players in their charge. The Football Club is committed to equal opportunities as well as safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Any applicant wishing to be considered as a host family will need to demonstrate they are able to share this commitment. Hosts family members and any other persons over the age of 16 who reside at the address, are legally required to complete enhanced DBS checks, subscribe to the DBS Update Service on an annual basis.

If you require further information prior to applying please contact james.edmonds@theshots.co.uk