Academy Performance Analyst (U9-14)

Term:                                         Permanent

Department:                            Academy Performance Analysis

Location:                                 The Knighthead Training and Academy Grounds

Salary:                                       Competitive​

Hours of Work:                      ​Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

Application closing date:    ​Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

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JOB DESCRIPTION​

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all continued professional development events.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process.
• Monitor the wellbeing of Academy players at all times liaising with the Club Safeguarding Team.
• Ensure compliance with all the Policies and Procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, paying particular regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy and procedures at all times.

  ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working directly with the U13/14 age group (analysis sessions, pre/post, live, statistical, databasing).
• Liaise with players and staff on player development progress in line with the ILP’s.
• Filming games and training sessions, where necessary.
• Creating and maintaining best practice libraries of our academy players and the academies playing philosophy.
• Creation of learning activation and learning review videos based on the coaching curriculum.
• Maintain processes and produce reports required by the department (e.g. Multi-Disciplinary Player Reports, Kitman Labs).
• Contributing to 5 and 10-week MDT meetings and player reviews.
• Aiding with coach development by filming sessions and producing a report in line with the Coach Analysis process.
• Seek own opportunities for CPD opportunities to be supported by the club, in line with the appraisal process.
• Helping the department with tasks and projects where necessary.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and upkept to the appropriate standards.
• Liaising with the academy performance analysis work placement students to ensure workload is shared and completed.
• Hosting workshops for the relevant age group players and parents, as and when necessary.
• Communicate and promote the Academy culture and values within the elite environment for the development of our young players.
• To demonstrate consistent high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the laws of the game, the rules of the Football Association, Premier League and the EFL.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Head of Academy Performance Analysis and Academy Manager(s).

  PERSON SPECIFICATION​

  Qualifications

  Essential Requirements

• BSc level in Performance Analysis or related disciplines (at least 2:1).
• Educated to MSc level in Performance Analysis.
• UEFA C Coaching Qualification.

  Desirable Requirements​

• UEFA B coaching licence.
• Teaching & learning qualifications.
• Data analysis qualifications.
• Data analysis degree or qualifications.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential Requirements

• Knowledge & experience of working in an elite academy environment.
• Excellent tactical and technical knowledge of football.
• Computer Literate.
• Competent with Sportscode, Hudl, Wyscout, Studio

  Desirable Requirements​

• Knowledge of the EPPP.
• Experience working in youth development.
• Data analysis experience (Excel, Python, Power BI)
• Video editing
• Coaching experience.
• Pedagogical experience

Personal Requirements

• • Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Collaborative to alongside with other departments.
• Knowledgeable.
• ​Adaptable to change.
• Hard working.
• Honest.
• Committed with the willingness to go above and beyond.
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility.
• Approachable person with ability to deal with day-to-day issues on own initiative.
• Effective time management and planning skills. Good attention to detail employing thorough working practices.

Terms of Appointment ​

•  37.5 hours per week of which these are hours to suit the needs of the business.
• Employment benefits to include Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Probation period to successfully complete and pass.

Special Conditions​

•  Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check (previously a CRB check)
• Employment offer will be subject to a medical clearance process