1st Team Performance Analyst

Barnsley Football Club; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a Performance Analyst to support the first team analytics function. You will manage learning plans for players, maintain extensive video and data databases tied to our game model, and deliver post-match and opposition analysis to inform coaching decisions.

The role also involves assisting with the capture and processing of training and match footage, contributing to the long-term development and performance of the squad in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Performance Analysis or Sports Science (Desirable).
• MSc in related field (Desirable).
• Experience with professional football analytics environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the first team performance analysis department with learning plans for players.
• Maintain comprehensive video and data databases linked to the club’s game model.
• Deliver high-quality post-match and opposition analysis.
• Assist with capture and processing of training and match footage.

Skills

Hudl

Sportscode

Insight

Wyscout

Final Cut Pro

Keynote

Microsoft Excel

IT skills

Apple/Windows proficiency

Education

Degree in Performance Analysis or Sports Science

MSc in related field (Desirable)

Tools

Sportscode

Wyscout

Final Cut Pro

Job description

To support the first team performance analysis department by managing individual player learning plans, maintaining comprehensive video and data databases linked to the club’s game model, delivering high-quality post-match and opposition analysis, and assisting with the capture and processing of training and match footage. The role contributes directly to maximising the long-term development and performance of the first team squad.

About The Candidate

• A degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science, or a MSc in related field (Desirable).
• Previous experience as a Performance Analyst at a professional football club (Desirable).
• Strong practical understanding and experience of industry-leading analysis software including Hudl, Sportscode, Insight, Wyscout,, Final Cut Pro, Keynote and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional IT skills with proficiency on both Apple and Windows platforms.
• Solid understanding of current tactical trends and the working requirements within professional football.
• Proven ability to manage and organise large video and data libraries, including individual player clip databases and best-practice libraries linked to a game model.
• Strong work ethic with the drive to push the department forward; able to operate effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisation, time management, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritise workloads, adapt quickly and maintain a flexible attitude in a fast-paced environment.

About The Club

Equality Statement

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.