Part Time Academy Analyst

Colchester United FC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in England is looking for an Analyst to support player analysis and development for the Academy. The role involves creating performance targets, conducting video analysis, and contributing to the overall development plans for players aged U9s to U21s. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree, possess a UK driving license, and an enhanced DBS certificate. This is a part-time role offering £12.21 per hour, with 20 hours of work each week.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to provide insights.
• Experience in coaching or player development.
• Ability to film and review sessions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Analysis department for player performance.
• Contribute to player development and performance targets.
• Plan and deliver video analysis programs.

Skills

Performance analysis

Sports coaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in performance analysis, sports science or sports coaching

Job description

To provide analysis and insights that support the development of Academy Players.

Report to

Lead Academy Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Analysis department from U9s-U21s
• Support schoolboy analysis Plan-Do-Review areas aligned to the Academy Performance Plan
• Contribute to 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player
• Contribute to daily and weekly planning meetings aligned to the individual learning plans
• Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximize their available development time
• Aim for self-development by participating in internal and external CPD events
• Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development
• To plan, deliver and review the video analysis programme to meet the requirements of the Academy coaching staff.
• To film training sessions and games
• To support the head of coaching with coach analysis data
• To develop systems that will enhance individual and collective performance and progression into 1st team professional players at the football club.
• To offer players continual opportunity to review individual performance and areas to improve.
• To undertake all relevant qualification and CPD requirements for individual and departmental progression.
• To complete all Kitman Labs requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing workloads for analyst interns.
• Build relationships with other clubs to share best practice, exchange fixture data and review new technology when available.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

To undertake all reasonable requests from the line manager and Football Club.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor's degree in performance analysis, sports science or sports coaching.
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS enhanced certificate

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £12.21 per hour. 20 hours per week.

Closing Date: Friday 26th December