ACADEMY PERFORMANCE ANALYST

The Association of Professional Football Analysis; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Performance Analyst for their academy. The successful candidate will support performance analysis phases, record and edit sessions, and provide reports to coaches. Relevant experience, exceptional communication, and proficiency with analysis software are essential. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in performance analysis is required.
• Experience in professional sport is advantageous.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage data is essential.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the academy in performance analysis.
• Record and edit games and training sessions.
• Provide reports to lead coaches based on players' plans.

Skills

Video recording and editing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of analysis software

Education

Degree in sports related discipline

Tools

Gamebreaker / SportsCode

Job description

Overview

Full Time Training Academy, Rockliffe Park, Hurworth, Darlington

Posted on October 16, 2025 | Closes: October 29, 2025

About The Role

Middlesbrough Football Club is looking to recruit a Performance Analyst for our Category 1 Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all phases of our academy in the field of performance analysis. This will include recording and editing/coding games and training, providing subsequent reports to the lead coaches in accordance with players’ individual learning plans, the club syllabus/philosophy and performance plan and ensuring all players have access to their own performances. Emphasis will be placed upon individual clips and supporting training sessions in all phases. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the elite player performance plan and be aware of the requirements linked to this in the area of performance analysis.

About The Candidate

Candidate should:

• Have relevant experience and knowledge in the field of performance analysis including competency in the use of video recording and editing/coding equipment (knowledge of Gamebreaker / SportsCode is desirable)
• Have previous analysis experience in professional sport would be highly advantageous
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to accurately manage data.
• Have knowledge of a variety of analysis software is essential with the ability to present and report.
• Being educated to degree level in a sports related discipline would be advantageous
• Thrive on the challenges of working in professional sport and must have a flexible approach to working hours to facilitate meeting all the demands of the role including evening and weekend commitments.

A full driving licence will be necessary and use of a vehicle.

About The Club

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

Closing & Interview Timeline

CLOSING DATE: 29th October 2025

INTERVIEWS: Commence week of 3rd November 2025

Equal Opportunities

MFC is seeking to diversify their team and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.