Academy Performance Analyst

Bristol Bears; Audley Redwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bears is seeking an entry-level Performance Analyst to measure and analyse key performance indicators for players and opposition trends. You will support coaches by tracking progression to optimise on-field performance, including U15–U18 squads and loan/dual registrations where applicable.

Responsibilities include filming sessions, coding footage, producing reports, and assisting with player development presentations. An opportunity to grow within a reputable rugby organisation.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Rugby Union and its laws.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure in high-intensity environments.
• Innovative mindset with commitment to ongoing CPD.
• Expert proficiency in Hudl Sportscode and related software/hardware.
• Proficiency with Apple-based hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance analysis for junior training and match sessions (U15–U18).
• Film sessions, code footage, and produce training packages.
• Code and film matchday fixtures, deliver post-match reports to coaches.
• Support player development with IDP presentations.

Skills

Hudl Sportscode

Apple hardware

Rugby knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

CPD mindset

Tools

Excel

R

Tableau

Job description

ABOUT BRISTOL BEARS

Bristol Bears Rugby is part of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City Football, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.

Our vision is ‘to inspire our community through rugby success’. Our supporters regularly attend Ashton Gate Stadium to watch the team perform in Premiership and European Cup Competitions as well as our Women’s team, who play at the highest level of domestic competition.

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an entry-level role within the Performance Analysis department, ideal for someone looking to begin their career in sports performance analysis. The successful candidate will measure and analyse the key performance indicators of our players and opposition trends, tracking progression to support both players and coaches in optimising on-field performance.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Academy

• Responsible for delivering performance analysis for the U15’s, U16’s and U18s training and fixture schedule, including opposition previews, team reviews, and individual player reviews.
• Film training sessions, code footage post-session, and produce stacked training packages.
• Film and/or live code matchday fixtures.
• Deliver post-match individual coding supplemented by individual statistical reports, providing detailed feedback for coaches and players.
• Support player development by assisting with Individual Development Plan (IDP) presentations.
• Upload training footage, previews, reviews, and match footage to the online platform.
• Build player performance profiles using statistical reporting techniques.
• Assist in creating and adapting team meeting presentations.
• Produce weekly team announcement videos, keeping player appearance records up to date.
• Stay abreast of relevant technological advances and identify opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Assist in managing and training Academy Analysis student placements.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Performance Analysts to ensure the department strives for world-class standards.
• Proactively pursue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Performance Analysis and Academy Manager.

Dual Registration / Loan Players

• Ensure individual coding of Bears players who have appeared for other teams while on loan or dual registration is completed and made available to the relevant coaches.
• Work with the student placement to ensure loan/dual registration games are uploaded to the Bears Hudl account and statistics are documented to support player progression.

First Team Squad

• Provide support to the Senior Analysis Department as required, including:
• Assisting with filming of Senior Team training sessions
• Assisting with filming/live coding of Senior First Team matches
• Supporting any projects assigned by coaches or senior members of the department

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Comprehensive knowledge of Rugby Union and its laws
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure in high-intensity environments
• Innovative mindset with a genuine commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Expert proficiency in Hudl Sportscode and associated hardware/software used for performance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of Apple-based hardware and software systems

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• 2–4 years of coaching and/or playing experience
• Solid understanding of key rugby performance analytics
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MS Excel or R.
• Experience with data visualisation software such as Tableau

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Responsible for ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times, with relevant documentation to support
• To ensure all employees complete the training required to do their job
• Report all incidents and accidents as required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee or potential employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Rugby Club Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role would be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.