Job Location Academy Training Ground BR3 1NZ

Contract Type Full-time

Salary/ ROP Competitive

Deadline Sunday 12 th January 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:

To support the academy performance analysis department providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practices in order to enhance player development through the provision of analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.

 

Responsibilities:

Support the club’s academy Performance analysis requirements across all age categories by ensuring a consistent approach is maintained.Help monitor & develop the YDP Provision alongside Head of coaching.Assist with the filming and analysis of academy age group matches and training sessions.Provide support to the head of recruitment by identifying players from showcase & academy games programme fixtures.Maintain the upkeep of video and statistical databases providing coaches and players with trend analysis information to advance the identification and interpretation of player performance profiles and best practices.Help Ensure all academy analysis equipment and software is maintained to a high working standardSupport the implementation of a formal measurement tool of the academy coaching and playing philosophyProvide evidence to support the review process of both players and coachesAttend internal CPD events to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experienceKeep abreast of current research, technology and the latest developments in Sports Analysis practice and suggest ideas to assist with continuous improvement accordingly.To demonstrate consistent high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the Club Code of Conduct, the Laws of the Game, the Rules of the Football Association or the Rules of the Premier League.To ensure strict compliance with the Club’s child protection policy and ensure the adoption of best practices in relation to all child protection issues.To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the organisation.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:

2+ years experience in performance analysis backgroundKnowledge within Sportscode/Hudl and other relevant software for capturing and coding gamesAn undergraduate degree in sport related subject (sprots science/sports coaching/performance analysis)

Benefits:

Complimentary match day ticketReward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health appHealth and Wellbeing benefit scheme20% Discount in our Retail StoresDiscounts in various gyms through GymFlexVolunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.Travel Season Ticket loanHoliday 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

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.

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.