Academy Football Analyst (Casual)

The Role

We are looking for an Academy Football Analyst on a casual basis to provide insightful performance analysis within our Academy, across the professional development phase.

In this exciting role, you'll be entrusted to follow all of our Club and Academy’s relevant analytics processes and workflows, ensuring optimal standards of quality are achieved.

Your day-to-day

• Provide insightful training analysis - you will oversee the management of the capturing of training footage and data, providing feedback and coaching material for both players and coaches.
• Champion effective individual analysis - you'll lead in the delivery of a detailed, regular individual player review programme, handling the preparation of material (video & data), as well as the delivery of such work to both coaches and players.
• Oversee critical pre-match processes - you will support in the preparation of all pre-match opposition analysis content, accounting for performance trends.
• Lead individual post-match workflows - you'll play a key role in the post-match process, looking after player databases and supporting coaches with the delivery of feedback.
• Support live match-day analysis - you'll be a key part of our drive for a thorough match day process for live capture and analysis.
• Aid the delivery of the Academy CPD programme - you'll contribute to the preparation and delivery of our Academy's coaching CPD programme.
• Attend a range of fixtures - you will be required to attend all U18 and U17 fixtures on a domestic and international basis.

What we are looking for

• Experience in professional football - you have previous experience of working within football.
• Proven background in sports analysis - you possess a solid understanding of best practices within elite sports analysis.
• Credible expertise - you hold an FA Level 2 Coaching License or above.
• Track record of working at academy level - you're proud of your history of utilising your specialist skillset to help young players and coaches grow.
• Best-in-class expertise on our game - you have an expert level technical and tactical understanding of football.
• Data driven mindset - you're able to accurately analyse complex data streams to understand performance.
• Excellent communication skills - you can confidently deliver performance insights and support team cohesion.
• Forward-thinking approach - you're motivated to continuously challenge and learn.

Application Closing Date

Thursday 26th December 2024. Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Good luck!