Youth Performance Coach (YDP/FP) – Elite Academy

Crystal Palace FC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Premier League Football Club is seeking a Junior Performance Coach to oversee the athletic development of youth players, from U9 to U16. The role involves planning and delivering pitch and gym sessions, monitoring player progress, and working closely with coaching staff. Applicants should have postgraduate education and experience in professional sports, with proficiency in data analysis tools. This position offers benefits such as complimentary match tickets and health programs.

Benefits

Complimentary match day ticket

Reward and Discount Scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme

20% Discount in Retail Stores

Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off

Travel Season Ticket loan

Holiday allowance: 25 Days

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering fitness testing protocols.
• Experience in delivery at both senior and youth levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver pitch based athletic development sessions.
• Conduct physical testing, monitoring, and collection of growth and maturation data.
• Present to and collaborate with the medical and coaching departments.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Power BI and RStudio

Ability to build strong relationships with players and staff

Experience working in a professional sport setting

Passionate about the development of youth athletes

Experience as a player or coach in football

Education

Educated to Postgraduate level or equivalent

Professional accreditation through BASES (or ability to achieve in 6 months)

Job description

A Premier League Football Club is seeking a Junior Performance Coach to oversee the athletic development of youth players, from U9 to U16. The role involves planning and delivering pitch and gym sessions, monitoring player progress, and working closely with coaching staff. Applicants should have postgraduate education and experience in professional sports, with proficiency in data analysis tools. This position offers benefits such as complimentary match tickets and health programs.