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.

Founded in 1992 as Crystal Palace Ladies F.C., the Eagles turned semi-professional in 2018 and joined the Women’s Championship, starting to play as ‘Crystal Palace F.C.’ the following summer. In 2023/24, the team ushered in a new era by welcoming new leadership, a new head coach, a new captain, and a new home ground in South London, Sutton United’s VBS Community Stadium. The following season, they won the Women’s Championship and, with it, the chance to play in the Women’s Super League for the very first time.

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:

Crystal Palace Women are looking for an Individual and Set Piece Coach and strategic to join our team. This role will be focusing on enhancing player skills and set piece performance, in line with our team's philosophy and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on creating and delivering individual player development plans in line with the playing style and philosophy.


• Coach 1-to-1 development sessions for individual players to support their development.


• Lead on individual meetings and performance reviews of individuals.


• Collaborate footage with data to support player development and progression.


• Create and share all individual player plans with technical staff, keeping them current and accessible.


• Set achievement targets for individual players and units.


• Contribute to all first team training sessions and evaluate footage to support individual development plans.


• Design and lead engaging set piece coaching sessions with detail and clarity.


• Complete a thorough analysis of upcoming opponents' set pieces, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Present these findings to the technical coaching team and the playing group.


• Design and coach players on defending and attacking roles against opposition set pieces.


• Lead on set pieces during games, supporting team from the technical area.


• Analyse data relating to set piece performances and monitor records identifying traits.


• Complete any specific match day duties as part of the technical coaching team.


• Utilise video analysis software and data to evaluate set piece performances.


• Analyse and prepare findings of set piece organisation and performance data to provide key information for strategic board meetings.


• Improve individual players set piece skills.


• 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:

• Must have UEFA B Licence or above (Essential)


• Experience of designing and delivering Individual Development Plans in professional football and able to evidence elite player development.


• Experience of planning and delivering Set Pieces with a proven record in professional football.


• Proficient in the use of HUDL Sportscode, Studio, Microsoft Office and Mac programmes.


• Knowledge of the WSL.


• Knowledge of technical and tactical components of the game.


• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.


• Strong, adaptable interpersonal skills.


• Experience of coaching in Women’s football and the WSL (Desirable)

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