Performance Analyst (Men's First Team)

Reporting to the Head Coach of the Men’s First Team, the Performance Analyst will deliver outstanding evidence-based, video and data-driven analysis.  You will lead and oversee the provision of performance analysis providing actionable insights to support strategic decision making and player development.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

· Lead the First Team analysis requirements, including: pre-match, live and post-match analysis and statistics.

· Present detailed and informed analysis of forthcoming opposition according to the Head Coach and coaching staff’s requirements on a game-by-game basis.

· Live code first team matches to provide detailed feedback during and after the games.

· Assist in producing detailed pre-match reports in preparation to help implement a game-plan, in line with the club’s playing philosophy.

· Continually update team best practice and positional best practice folders.

· Working in collaboration the Head Coach to objectively track the Game Model.

· Use of AI where appropriate.

· Working in collaboration the Head Coach and coaching staff to continually provide innovative & actionable insights and play a key role in the creation, implementation, tracking and review of individual player development plans (IDPs).

· Lead the capturing and management of training footage in order to provide feedback to the Head Coach, coaching staff and players.

· Perform additional duties as required to meet the needs of the department.

Knowledge & Experience: 

· BSc Performance Analysis, Sports Science or related subject or equivalent

· Experience of working within an elite sports team environment

· Proficient in the use of performance analysis software ie: Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Wyscout, Hudl and In-Play.

· Proficient in the use of Mac iOS and/or Windows operating systems and software including; Keynote, Numbers, iBooks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).

· Experience of video capture and coding, both live and pre/post-match.

· Experience of video editing, organisation and archiving of data/video.

· Experience of data collection, analysis & visualisation.

· Effective time management & organisational skills, and ability to adhere to deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, both verbally & visually.

· Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop productive departmental relationships.

· A commitment to continuing professional development.

You will need a flexible approach as this role requires weekend and evening work.