Head of Academy Analysis

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

Performance Analysis Hudl Sportscode Academy Analysis Environment Video Coding & Database Management Leadership & Staff Management Communication & Collaboration Organizational Skills Football Coaching Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Head of Academy Analysis to lead performance analysis across the U21 Professional Development phase and coordinate analysis support for all academy age groups (U9-U18). This is a full-time position with irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Salary is competitive. The role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the performance analysis at U21 Professional Development phase
  • Lead, oversee and co-ordinate performance analysis support to all academy age groups (U9-U18)
  • Manage and oversee full time, part time, internships and casual analyst staff
  • Record all phases home fixtures and exchange to get away footage; ensure footage is uploaded onto relevant sharing platforms
  • Recruit and train students to cover and code games
  • Organise weekly analyst timetables
  • Support placement hours and coursework of students or casual staff
  • Provide meetings and CPD to all analyst staff
  • Share relevant footage and data of academy individuals with first team staff
  • Undertake short or long-term analysis projects and assist in cross department projects
  • Collaborate with Lead phase coaches in developing and improving analysis provided

U21 Professional Development Phase Analyst Duties

  • Lead on all analysis tasks for the U21’s as guided by coaching staff
  • Opposition content and Pre match analysis presentations
  • Training analysis and databasing sessions
  • Match day capture, live coding and feedback
  • Post-match analysis to support individual and team content
  • Collaborating with coaching staff for post-match analysis presentations
  • Sharing of content onto relevant platforms for staff and players
  • Creating and maintaining best practice libraries
  • Support coaching staff in identifying and preparing information for individual player development plans

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or related field (e.g. Sport Science)
  • First-hand experience in the use of industry standard analysis products such as Hudl Sportscode
  • Experience of working within an academy or first team performance analysis environment

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in performance analysis or related field
  • Football coaching qualifications (FA Level 2)
  • Previous experience of heading an academy analysis programme
  • Full UK Driving License

General Accountabilities

  • Continue to challenge, learn and set standards within performance analysis
  • Creative and open-minded
  • Being proactive in organization
  • Attentive to detail and driven to succeed
  • To always maintain a flexible approach to work
  • To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally

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 is Friday 31st May 2024.

Safeguarding & Equality

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS Check and barred list check will be required. The Company also conducts online searches as part of safer recruitment. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

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