Job Description
Job Location Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type Full-time
Salary/ ROP Competitive
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
Contribute to long-term player development at the Academy.
Work with Football coaches, Performance coaches, Medical staff, and other support staff to deliver a holistic approach to improving each player.
Responsibilities:
- Full-time management of the U21s squad.
- Work closely with the Head of PDP Development and u21s football coaches to design appropriately challenging football sessions that meet the team's and individual's demands.
- Deliver the athletic development program through gym & pitch-based sessions.
- Deliver physical testing protocols.
- Conduct and report on subjective and objective screening
- Manage player work load (training and game), player wellness & return to play data.<br> Longitudinal, weekly and live in-session.
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic development pathway for all players.
- Complete daily sports science & medical reports
- Take part and contribute to external and internal CPD, with the aim of evolving the current program.
- Lead match day protocols (including preparation and nutrition provision).
- Organise U21 Scheduling, working week templates.
- Communicate with U18s & First team Performance and Medical staff to ensure best care for players.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
<br> Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Three or more years experience working within a professional sport setting.
- Has played/coached in football.
- Experience in delivery at both an andragogy and pedagogy level.
- Experience of working with GPS systems (Statsport preferable).
- Passionate about the development of the youth athlete.
- Ability to build strong relationships with players and staff.
- Advanced computer literacy skills (PowerBi, Smartabase, Rstudio, Excel).
<br> Benefits:
- Complimentary match day ticket
- Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
- 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
- Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
- Travel Season Ticket loan
- Holiday allowance that increases every year of service
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.
