Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ
Contract Type Full-time
Salary/ ROP Competitive
Deadline 9th February 2025
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:
Working as part of the CPFC Academy Player Care department, plan and implement a holistic player care support programme for players from u9 to u16. Support each player through their Academy journey including transition, induction and exit at any stage. Provide a strategic life skills programme, working alongside welfare team and multi-disciplinary staff to provide wider learning to CPFC academy players.
Responsibilities:
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential
Passion and knowledge of Player Care requirements to support wellbeing of young aspiring athletes
Experience of working with children, young people and families in an education, wellbeing or support position
Comprehensive understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding children and young people
Demonstrable/visible commitment to Player Care, health & wellbeing.
Good IT skills and the ability to create reports and presentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrable ability to develop good relationships with key Academy stakeholders.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload as well as support others.
Desirable
Benefits:
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
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone. <br> <br> 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 cpfc.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.