Academy Performance Analyst
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Academy Performance Analyst
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Academy Performance Analyst to work within the Academy Performance department with U9-U16 age groups. This is a full-time position (40 hours) with competitive remuneration, based at the club's facilities in Swansea. The role involves irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Film, capture and code Academy games and training.
- Analysis of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] YDP games in accordance with Academy philosophy.
- Creation and delivery of match feedback to both players and coaches.
- Produce additional video and data content to support Academy needs (e.g., Coaches CPD meetings, player montages).
- Lead on analysis projects for the FDP/YDP to enhance player learning and development.
- Assist cross-department projects to improve data and video use as feedback mechanisms.
- Compile team and individual tactical and physical reports supported by specific video clipping.
- Develop creative analysis resources to improve coach feedback.
- Contribute to development and management of best practice video libraries.
- Share relevant video, data, and resources with staff, players, and parents via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] platforms.
- Contribute to overall development of the Academy Performance Analysis Department.
- Form individual player development plans with coaches.
- Video coding and editing to support created reports.
- Ensure filming of training and games is completed.
- Understand and use software: Sportscode, SBG, StatsBomb, Hudl, and Tableau.
- Encourage an interdisciplinary approach within the Academy performance department.
- Carry out any other reasonable management requests.
Person Specification - Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, or related subject.
- DBS check undertaken.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, or related subject.
- Coaching qualification (e.g., UEFA C License).
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential
- Experience providing analytical support within a football environment.
- Proficient in Sportscode/Hudl.
- Ability to demonstrate basic tactical football knowledge and game understanding.
- Knowledge of filming, capturing, analysing, and coding processes.
- Creating video feedback to individuals and groups.
- Experience working in pressurised situations and to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and IT skills.
- Ability to adapt and change at short notice.
Desirable
- Experience working with data sets.
- Experience with telestration tools (HUDL Studio, Piero, CoachPaint).
- Knowledge of scripting language and its use in professional football.
Attitudes and Personal Qualities
- Proactive mentality with a can-do attitude.
- Generates innovative ideas.
- Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department.
- Loyal and committed.
- Ability to adapt quickly.
- Strong team ethos.
- Takes pride in high quality work.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
- High importance on self-development.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Additional Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 08th July 2022. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to remove the advert if sufficient applications are received.
To apply, please complete the Application Form available here. Due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.