YDP Performance Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Swansea
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sports & Leisure
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SKILLS

Video Analysis Sportscode Hudl Wyscout Football Tactical Knowledge Data Analysis Communication Skills Filming

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: YDP Performance Analyst

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Joma High Performance Centre, Landore, Swansea (travel required)

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent / 40 hours per week / flexible including weekends and evenings

Closing Date: 18th November 2024

Role Responsibilities

  • Capture and analyse video footage of training sessions and matches to provide performance feedback to YDP (U13-U16s) players & staff.
  • 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, team, and player montages etc.
  • Assist cross department projects which aim to improve the way video and data is used as a feedback mechanism with the staff and players.
  • Develop creative analysis resources to improve feedback with coaches.
  • Contribute to the development and management of best practice video libraries for use of all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy Coaches and Analysts.
  • Sharing of relevant video, data and other resources with staff, players and parents using various [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy platforms.
  • Contribute to the overall development of the Academy Performance Analysis Department.
  • Support individual player development plans with coaches.
  • Ensuring filming of training and games is completed.
  • Proficient in using the following software: Sportscode, Hudl, Studio, Wyscout.
  • Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the Academy performance department that includes close links to all areas of the club.
  • Support the head of analysis in training & supporting Performance Analysis interns.
  • Carry out any other reasonable management requests.

Person Specification

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 of providing analytical support within a football environment.
  • Proficient in the use of software (Sportscode/Hudl).
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of tactical football knowledge and game understanding.
  • Knowledge of the general processes and requirements of filming, capturing, analysing, and coding.
  • Creating video feedback to individuals and groups.
  • Experience of 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 such as HUDL Studio, Piero, CoachPaint; knowledge of scripting language and its use within professional football.

How to Apply

Please complete an Application Form, available HERE. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The closing date for this vacancy will be 18th November 2024.

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