Job Description
About The Role
The successful candidate will support the delivery of analysis services to the First Team squad, assisting with the filming, coding and distribution of training and match footage. Working closely with coaching and analysis staff, the intern will contribute to the preparation of video and data insights designed to support player and team performance.
The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach within a fast-paced football environment.
Attendance at training sessions, home fixtures and selected away fixtures will be required.
About The Candidate
Essential Criteria
- Studying towards or recently completed a degree in Sports Performance, Sports Science, Performance Analysis or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of football tactics and match analysis principles
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Good IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Highly motivated, proactive and eager to learn
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and matchdays
Desirable Criteria
- Experience using Hudl Sportscode, Hudl, Nacsport or similar analysis software
- Previous experience within a football or sporting environment
- FA Coaching qualifications
- Driving licence and access to transport
- Experience with video editing and presentation tools
About The Club
Newport County AFC is an ambitious and progressive football club competing in the English Football League. The Club is committed to developing talented practitioners within a professional, high-performance environment.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our First Team staff as a Performance Analysis Intern for the upcoming season.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within elite football analysis, supporting the coaching and performance departments across training and matchdays. The structure and responsibilities of this role reflect current performance analysis internship pathways within professional football environments.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to gain experience within a professional football environment
- Mentorship from experienced coaching and analysis staff
- Access to continued professional development opportunities
- Exposure to elite performance analysis processes and matchday operations
- The opportunity to build valuable industry experience and professional networks
Safeguarding & Equality
Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Club is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This Job Description may be changed and/or amended at the discretion of the Club.
