Football Performance Analyst Intern (First Team)

Job Description

About The Role

 

Barnsley Football Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Football Performance Analyst Intern to join our First Team Analysis Department.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity for an aspiring analyst to gain hands on experience in a professional football environment, supporting the day to day analysis of the First Team while developing practical performance analysis skills.

The role will involve:
• Filming training sessions and matches
• Coding and clipping games using industry standard analysis software
• Assisting with pre match and post match reports
• Conducting basic opposition and player analysis
• Supporting matchday analysis operations, including home and away fixtures
• Working closely with analysts and coaching staff to support performance insights

You will gain:
• Practical experience within an elite football environment
• Exposure to tools such as Hudl, Wyscout and Matchtracker
• Mentorship from experienced analysis and coaching staff
• Opportunity to build a professional analysis portfolio
• Development of transferable skills to support future careers in football and sport

Ideal candidates will:
• Be studying towards or recently graduated in Sports Science or a related field
• Have a strong interest in football and performance analysis
• Be organised, proactive, and keen to learn
• Be available for evenings, weekends, and travel, including overnight stays

Barnsley Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
 

About The Candidate

  • A degree in Sports Science or other related field.
  • FA coaching badges (or working towards)