Organisation Crystal Palace FC Salary Competitive Location Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract type Permanent Closing date 29 June 2025 Job Description Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ
Contract Type Full-time
Salary/ ROP Competitive
Deadline 29th June 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:
We are recruiting for a Physical Performance Coach in the Women Team to manage and lead on the physical performance for our first team.
Responsibilities:
Full time management of the Women first team physical programme
Work closely with coaches to design appropriate football sessions that meet the team's and individual's demands.
Work closely with the Sport Scientist to periodise and plan the players loading schedule throughout the season
Deliver the athletic development program through gym & pitch-based sessions.
Planning and delivery of targeted, effective strategies tailored to individual player needs and team schedules
Deliver & co-manage physical testing protocols.
Manage player work load (training and game), player wellness & return to play data.
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.
Contribute to the capture of physical performance data by monitoring, recording and analysis of physical performance data, particularly gym-based metrics, to support and guide coaching decisions and enhance communication with our players and staff
Design, deliver and evaluate individualised programs that align with our club's overarching physical development framework, tailored to players' developmental stage, training age and positional requirements
Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
Upholding and promoting the Club policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Educated to MRes/MSc level or equivalent.
Professional accreditation through BASES, ASCC or CSCS
Experience working in elite sport, preferably within women football
Three or more yearsexperience of working within a professional sport setting.
Track record of creating physical development programs - history of designing and delivering individualised physical development programs within a structured long-term athlete development framework, and you have a comprehensive understanding of youth-to-senior athlete transitions and the physical demands of professional 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 female athlete.
Advanced computer literacy skills.
Data-driven - proven ability to systematically record, monitor, and visualise physical performance data, especially gym-based metrics, using tools such as Excel, Smartabase, VALD/ForceDecks, TeamBuildr, NordBord or similar platforms
Excellent communication skills - translate complex data into practical coaching decisions and to impactfully engage players at various stages of development and you're confident in discussions and decision-making, with a proactive, engaging communication style that fosters collaboration
Adaptable and flexible style - able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced elite sport environment, demonstrating initiative, flexibility and resilience under pressure
highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive in managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously and skilled in producing clear, concise reports and maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Growth mindset - lead by example, promoting high performance, accountability and continuous improvement, focused on enhancing knowledge and processes to maintain elite standards in sports science and performance
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
Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
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
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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.