Goalkeeper Coach (Casual)

Salary: £14.00 - £21.00 per hour depending on qualification

Hours: Evenings on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Contract: Sessional

Closing Date: Rolling applications

Interview Date: As applications received

Job Summary

We are looking for highly motivated goalkeeper coaches to deliver engaging football sessions across our football development pathway. You will be responsible for planning and delivering informative goalkeeper coaching sessions, and will join a team of experienced and dedicated coaches, developing the next generation of footballers in South London.

What We Offer

• Regular hours to suit your schedule;

• London Living Wage salary as a minimum;

• Training and development opportunities across our teams;

• The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club.

Job Description

As Goalkeeper Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions focusing on fundamental skills, movements and techniques, implementing fun and engaging practices that promote player development and enjoyment of the game;

• Manage and coach goalkeepers during matches and tournaments, ensuring all players receive equal playing time and experience, providing tactical instructions and encouraging positive sportsmanship;

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, parents and other coaching staff;

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all players during training sessions and matches, adhering to Foundation policies and procedures;

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and player development.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will:

• Have experience in goalkeeper coaching, ideally within a talent development environment, with a proven track record of success;

• Be an FA/UEFA qualified goalkeeping coach, ideally at Level 2/UEFA C or above;

• Be reliable, organised, flexible and wiling to learn;

• Be available for evening, weekend and/or holiday work.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

• Department
• Football Development
• Locations
• South London
• Hours
• Sessional

South London

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible and remote working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Match tickets for CPFC home games

• & plenty more!

Our Values

• TEAMWORK 🤝

We support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.

We are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.

• INNOVATION💡

We are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

About Palace For Life Foundation

The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most vulnerable. We work with 18,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.

Football Coach (Casual)

Salary: £14.00 - £21.00 per hour depending on qualification

Hours: Evenings on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Contract: Sessional

Closing Date: Rolling applications

Interview Date: As applications received

Job Summary

We are looking for highly motivated football coaches to deliver engaging football sessions across our football development pathway. You will be responsible for planning and delivering informative team coaching sessions, and will join a team of experienced and dedicated coaches, developing the next generation of footballers in South London.

What We Offer

• Regular hours to suit your schedule;

• London Living Wage salary as a minimum;

• Training and development opportunities across our teams;

• The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club.

Job Description

As Football Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions focusing on fundamental skills, movements and techniques, implementing fun and engaging practices that promote player development and enjoyment of the game;

• Manage and coach teams during matches and tournaments, ensuring all players receive equal playing time and experience, providing tactical instructions and encouraging positive sportsmanship;

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with players, parents and other coaching staff;

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all players during training sessions and matches, adhering to Foundation policies and procedures;

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and player development.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will:

• Have experience in coaching football, ideally within a talent development environment, with a proven track record of success;

• Be an FA/UEFA qualified coach, ideally at Level 2/UEFA C or above;

• Be reliable, organised, flexible and wiling to learn;

• Be available for evening, weekend and/or holiday work.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

• Department
• Football Development
• Locations
• South London
• Hours
• Sessional

South London

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible and remote working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Match tickets for CPFC home games

• & plenty more!

Our Values

• TEAMWORK 🤝

We support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.

We are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.

• INNOVATION💡

We are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

About Palace For Life Foundation

The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most vulnerable. We work with 18,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.

Strength & Conditioning Coach (Casual)

Salary: £21 per hour

Hours: Evenings on Mondays and Fridays

Contract: Sessional

Closing date: Rolling applications

Interview date: As applications received

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Strength & Conditioning Coach to work with our Emerging Talent Centre players, as well as the wider Player Development Pathway. You will implement a physical performance programme that supports the delivery of the club's blueprint for youth development.

What we offer

• Regular hours to suit your schedule;

• Training and development opportunities across our teams;

• The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club.

Job description

As Strength & Conditioning Coach you will:

• Implement a physical development programme for players within the Player Development Pathway (ages 8-16);

• Design and deliver high quality sessions throughout a 30-session season, for multiple age groups;

• Run physical testing for all players and share results alongside personalised development plans for each participant;

• Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with players and coaches;

• Support team coaches in their delivery, helping to integrate Strength & Conditioning into each session;

• Work as part of the wider Football Development team to ensure high quality sessions are provided to each young player.

Person specification

As successful candidate you will:

• Have a passion for youth sports development;

• Have experience working with players aged 8-16 in a sport setting;

• Have (or working towards) a qualification in BSc Sports Science / BA Physical Education and Primary Years or other related degrees;

• Hold (or be working towards) a UK Strength and Conditioning Accreditation (UKSCA, ASCC or other bodies).

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

• Department
• Football Development
• Locations
• South London
• Hours
• Sessional

South London

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible and remote working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Match tickets for CPFC home games

• & plenty more!

Our Values

• TEAMWORK 🤝

We support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.

We are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.

• INNOVATION💡

We are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

About Palace For Life Foundation

The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most vulnerable. We work with 18,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.

Senior Primary Education Coordinator

Salary: £33,500-£36,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Interview date: w/c 26th January 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated senior programme coordinator to lead on the organisation and delivery of the Foundation’s Primary Education team. You will line manage coaches working full-time and part-time within schools, oversee primary education relationships, lead on the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme as well as heading up the Foundation's after school clubs.

What We Offer

• Flexible & remote working;

• Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);

• 26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);

• A personal development plan and training opportunities;

• Use the power of sport to make a difference in the lives of young people in South London.

Job Description

As Senior Primary Education Coordinator you will:

• Oversee the Foundation’s school contracts and partnerships, including being the main point of contact for schools, organising the programme's schedule, managing the programme's budget, and quality assurance checking our coaches through site visits, ensuring current contracts are renewed and new business is taken on each year;

• Line manage the Foundation’s full-time coaches, supporting their continuous professional development in collaboration with their schools and the Primary Education Manager;

• Lead on the planning and delivery of the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme, including the creation and updating of educational resources and upskilling staff;

• Coordinate the Foundation’s after school club programme, including organising clubs through the Foundation’s booking system, the promotion of clubs to schools and participants, the management of part time coaches, and development of new business;

• Plan and deliver an internal CPD calendar for Foundation coaches each year, organising engaging content so that coaches can effectively deliver the programme;

• Oversee collection of data for all parts of the programme required for Premier League report writing, and updating online monitoring systems, including the creation of impactful case studies.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will have:

• A passion for working with primary schools and using sport to change young peoples lives;

• A qualification in sport coaching;

• Experience in primary school delivery with a proven track record of achievement;

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to provide staff with clear instructions to enable them to thrive in their roles;

• The ability to manage partnerships effectively so that external partners are satisfied with our work;

• The ability to create new educational resources and run staff CPD sessions.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

• Department
• Primary Schools
• Locations
• Selhurst Park Stadium
• Remote status
• Hybrid
• Hours
• Full-Time

Selhurst Park Stadium

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible and remote working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Match tickets for CPFC home games

• & plenty more!

Our Values

• TEAMWORK 🤝

We support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.

We are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.

• INNOVATION💡

We are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

About Palace For Life Foundation

The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most vulnerable. We work with 18,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.

Primary Education Coach

Salary: £27,007 per year

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: 1 year fixed-term (with possibility of extension)

Closing date: 28th January 2026

Interview date: w/c 2nd February 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced sports coach to lead on the delivery of PE and the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme in our partner primary schools. In addition, you will also deliver football sessions within our player development centres, with the opportunity to gain further experience in this area.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);

• 26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);

• A personal development plan and training opportunities;

• Use the power of sport to make a difference in the lives of young people in South London.

Job Description

As Primary Education Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, active and engaging PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs to children aged 4-11;

• Plan and deliver 'Premier League Primary Stars' sessions including targeted intervention groups, classroom workshops, social action programmes and teacher PE support lessons;

• Form positive relationships with all key partners involved in the programme including schools, teachers and parents;

• Support with the collection of data for Premier League funding;

• Support at a variety of events throughout the year, including school tournaments and festivals, and holiday courses out of school term;

• Work alongside the Foundation's Football Development team, including coaching at Player Development Centres at least one evening a week.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will have:

• A passion for working in primary schools and using sport to change young peoples lives;

• Experience of coaching within primary schools with a proven track record of achievement;

• Be an FA/UEFA qualified coach at Level 1 or above, and ideally hold other relevant qualifications e.g. multi-sports or HLTA;

• The availability to work a minimum of one evening per week.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.

• Department
• Primary Schools
• Locations
• South London
• Hours
• Full-Time

South London

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible and remote working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Match tickets for CPFC home games

• & plenty more!

Our Values

• TEAMWORK 🤝

We support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.

We are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.

• INNOVATION💡

We are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

About Palace For Life Foundation

The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 30 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most vulnerable. We work with 18,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.