MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis Placement
Role description
Job Location:
Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type:
Student Placement
Period
July 2026 to June 2027
Deadline:
8th March 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 Placement
Crystal Palace Football Club is offering three funded MSc placement opportunities in their Academy Analysis Department for the 2026/27 season and one at their Women's First Team for the 2026/27 season. This exciting opportunity, in collaboration with the University of Worcester, provides successful candidates with a chance to gain hands-on experience in sports performance analysis while pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports Performance Analysis.
The MSc course is delivered via blended learning and as such there is no requirement for you to be based in Worcester for your studies outside of the two intensive weeks.
How To Apply
To apply for this placement, you will have to complete your application here on our careers page, and the application with the University of Worcester.
Task
As part of your application, we ask that you attach a task or project from your previous work that is relevant to the course and that you feel proud of.
Learning Opportunities
- Work closely with performance analysts, coaches, and multi-disciplinary staff.
- Assist with analysis support for all academy age groups (U9 to U21), including filming, coding, and producing visual feedback.
- Maintain video and statistical databases, and create reports aligned with player development.
- Gain experience with analysis software (Sportscode (Studio), Bepro11, Wyscout, Tableau, R).
- Apply theory learned from university courses to practical settings.
- Participate in CPD events and various development activities throughout the season.
Essential Requirements
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports-related course.
- Acceptance onto the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
- At least 1 year of prior experience in performance analysis.
- Strong commitment to professional development and confidentiality.
- Understanding of child protection and safety policies.
- International applicants must meet the relevant visa eligibility requirements to be considered for this role.
Desirable Requirements
- Good understanding of football (through playing, coaching, or analysis).
- Familiarity with Apple software (iMovie, Keynote, Pages).
- Excellent attitude toward work and learning.
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.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. 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.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we collect demographic data to monitor our recruitment trends. This information is processed independently of your application and has no influence on selection decisions. You may select ‘prefer not to say’ if you do not wish to disclose this information.
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Role description
Job Location:
Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type:
Student Placement
Period
July 2026 to June 2027
Deadline:
8th March 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 Placement
Crystal Palace Football Club is offering three funded MSc placement opportunities in their Academy Analysis Department for the 2026/27 season and one at their Women's First Team for the 2026/27 season. This exciting opportunity, in collaboration with the University of Worcester, provides successful candidates with a chance to gain hands-on experience in sports performance analysis while pursuing an MSc in Applied Sports Performance Analysis.
The MSc course is delivered via blended learning and as such there is no requirement for you to be based in Worcester for your studies outside of the two intensive weeks.
How To Apply
To apply for this placement, you will have to complete your application here on our careers page, and the application with the University of Worcester.
Task
As part of your application, we ask that you attach a task or project from your previous work that is relevant to the course and that you feel proud of.
Learning Opportunities
- Work closely with performance analysts, coaches, and multi-disciplinary staff.
- Assist with analysis support for all academy age groups (U9 to U21), including filming, coding, and producing visual feedback.
- Maintain video and statistical databases, and create reports aligned with player development.
- Gain experience with analysis software (Sportscode (Studio), Bepro11, Wyscout, Tableau, R).
- Apply theory learned from university courses to practical settings.
- Participate in CPD events and various development activities throughout the season.
Essential Requirements
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports-related course.
- Acceptance onto the University of Worcester MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course.
- At least 1 year of prior experience in performance analysis.
- Strong commitment to professional development and confidentiality.
- Understanding of child protection and safety policies.
- International applicants must meet the relevant visa eligibility requirements to be considered for this role.
Desirable Requirements
- Good understanding of football (through playing, coaching, or analysis).
- Familiarity with Apple software (iMovie, Keynote, Pages).
- Excellent attitude toward work and learning.
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.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. 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.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we collect demographic data to monitor our recruitment trends. This information is processed independently of your application and has no influence on selection decisions. You may select ‘prefer not to say’ if you do not wish to disclose this information.
