Performance Scientist - Women’s 1st Team & Youth Academy

Kick It Out; Brighton, Lancing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in the UK is seeking a Performance Scientist for their Women’s 1st Team and Academy. This full-time position will work with advanced metrics to enhance athlete performance and wellbeing, demanding flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates should have elite sports experience and proficiency in data analysis tools like Python and Power BI, with a passion for women's sports. Competitive perks include complimentary meals, gym access, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Rewards platform with retailer access

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Experience in women’s football preferred.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and managing training loads.
• Detail-oriented with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support Women’s First Team and Girls Academy.
• Deliver insights to enhance athletic performance.
• Develop dashboards for coaches using data analysis tools.

Skills

Experience in elite sport

Proficient in Python

Proficient in R

Proficient in SQL

Understanding of performance technology

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A leading football club in the UK is seeking a Performance Scientist for their Women’s 1st Team and Academy. This full-time position will work with advanced metrics to enhance athlete performance and wellbeing, demanding flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates should have elite sports experience and proficiency in data analysis tools like Python and Power BI, with a passion for women's sports. Competitive perks include complimentary meals, gym access, and extensive training opportunities.