Academy Performance Analyst

TheASPA; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football academy in Coventry seeks an enthusiastic Academy Performance Analyst to enhance player development. Responsibilities include supporting youth players, analyzing match data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a BSc in sports and have experience using data analysis tools. This pivotal role is ideal for those passionate about integrating analytics into sports training and education.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Continued professional development access

Part of Academy’s Staff Development Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional sports setting.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience working with younger people.

Responsibilities

• Aid individual player development through data analysis.
• Provide pre and post-match information for fixtures.
• Support the Youth/Foundation Development Phase players.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Data presentation

Flexible working

Communication

Education

BSc in sports related course

MSc in Performance Analysis or sports related course

Tools

HUDL

SportsCode

Microsoft packages

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive, and determined Academy Performance Analyst to join our established Academy at Coventry City Football Club.

Within the role of Academy Performance Analyst, the successful applicant will be responsible for aiding the Youth/Foundation Development Phase players within the Academy. Working closely as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will support one of the YDP/FDP age group squads on a weekly basis, providing pre and post-match information for all fixtures and aid individual player development through the collation of relevant videos/data linked to the Academy’s playing, coaching and player development philosophies.

The successful applicant will receive a personal development plan, access to regular continued professional development and be part of the Academy’s Staff Development Programme.

Coventry City FC has gone through an exciting period of change and investment, which makes it an exciting time to join our team and become part of our journey.

What we are looking for and Role Requirements

Coventry City Academy operates under the values of Respect, Development and Resilience. These traits are encouraged in all players and staff members, and the successful applicant will show a willingness to embrace these daily.

Joining an established analysis team, they will work closely with this team and the wider multidisciplinary staff providing holistic player development.

The successful applicant will receive a personal staff development plan to support their own learning, have access to a range of formal CPD opportunities throughout the season.

Qualifications

• BSc in sports related course
• Experience working in a professional sports setting
• Experience using HUDL / HUDL Studio and SportsCode
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Understand the need for flexible working hours.
• Be able to communicate effectively with all club staff members
• Be adaptable to work to the demands of the job and needs of the players
• Display a growth mindset towards self-improvement and personal development
• Be focused on individual player development within a team
• Live within a workable distance of the football club
• Be passionate about working with and developing young people
• MSc in either Performance Analysis or a sports related course
• An understanding of data collection and the ability to present data in an efficient manner
• Experience working with younger people

All CCFC Academy staff must complete an enhanced DBS Check.

Coventry City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the company. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Coventry City FC is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to ensuring our Club is inclusive and have equitable processes as such we operate a blind recruitment process.