YDP Academy Coach (Part-Time)

Crystal Palace FC; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Palace FC is seeking a dedicated academy coaching staff member to assist in planning, preparing, evaluating, and delivering coaching sessions aligned with the club's philosophy. The role focuses on the development of players within the academy, with responsibilities across team management, tours, and sessions documentation, including progress reviews.

The role requires experience in the academy system, safeguarding compliance, and the ability to work weekends and two evenings per week,

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching within an academy or youth development framework.
• Ability to plan, prepare, evaluate and deliver coaching sessions.
• Capacity to manage players and lead in a structured development programme.

Responsibilities

• Team management within the extensive games programme.
• Attending tours, tournaments and festivals as required.
• Recording sessions and progress in development systems.
• Holding player review meetings and creating individual development plans.
• Managing CPD and upskilling within the academy.
• Implementing coaching standards and game principles for teams and individuals.
• Upholding CPFC policies including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities.

Skills

People management

Academy system experience

Coaching delivery

Education

Advanced Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

FA Safeguarding Children certificate

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Location:

Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term Contract

Deadline:

22nd November 2026

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 - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, 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:

Assist in the planning, preparation, evaluation and delivery of coaching session following the Clubs playing and coaching philosophies.

Responsibilities:

• Team management within the extensive games programme
• Attending tours, tournaments and festivals as and when required
• Recording sessions on Kit Man Labs
• Holding player review meetings
• Developing bespoke individual development plan for each Player in your age group
• Managing personal internal and external CPD
• Implementing coaching standards and game principles around team and individual coaching
• 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.
• The role will involve working on weekends and two evenings per week
• 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:

• Advanced Youth Award
• UEFA B Licence
• Worked within the Academy system for a prolonged period of time
• Experience of working with the Foundation and small-sides games phase
• Knowledge and experience of the Academy Audit process and the PMA
• Experience of managing people
• FA Safeguarding Children certificate
• A valid, clean UK drivers licence

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 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 [e-mail] (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact [e-mail]). 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.