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 the long-term athletic development of academy players and collaborate with football coaches, performance staff, medical staff, and other support staff to deliver a holistic approach to player development.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the athletic development program through gym- and pitch-based sessions to the Youth and Foundation Phases.


• Conduct physical testing, monitoring, and collection of growth and maturation data for the aforementioned phases.


• Monitor player health through daily wellness intake and workload data collection.


• Present to and collaborate with the medical and coaching departments regarding player loading, screening, performance testing, and growth and maturation.


• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic development pathway for all players.


• Assist the Head of Athletic Development in managing the studentship program.


• Assist the Head of Athletic Development in scheduling and creating working week templates.


• Complete daily records such as loading, wellness, medical status, attendance.


• Participate in and contribute to internal and external CPD (Continuing Professional Development) with the aim of evolving the current program.


• Lead match-day protocols.


• 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.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:


Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate level or equivalent.


• Professional accreditation through BASES, ASCC OR CSCS (or ability to achieve in 6 months).

Desirable

• Experience working in a professional sport setting.


• Experience as a player or coach in football.


• Experience in delivering fitness testing protocols.


• Experience in delivery at both senior and youth levels.


• Passionate about the development of youth athletes.


• Ability to build strong relationships with players and staff.


• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Power BI and RStudio.


• Masters qualification in relevant area.
  

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