Academy Performance Scientist: Data-Driven Player Growth

West Ham United; London Borough of Redbridge, Romford; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Pension and life insurance

Healthcare cash scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted season tickets

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

West Ham United is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Scientist to turn data into actionable insights that support player development and multidisciplinary decision-making. You will develop and manage systems translating data into practical guidance for the academy’s growth and rehab strategies.

You will collaborate with coaches, medical staff and the wider team, maintain robust data processes, and help shape evidence-informed practices to reduce injuries and optimise performance across the

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant discipline is required.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel, Power BI and/or R with strong data management and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings through clear reports and visualisations.
• Understanding of performance science, strength and conditioning, player monitoring and physical profiling.
• Knowledge of growth and maturation, training and game demands and responses to load monitoring.

Responsabilités

• Data Management and Technology: Manage and improve databases, automate processes and maintain accurate, secure performance data systems.
• Analytics and Reporting: Create dashboards, visualisations, reports, benchmarks and KPIs to inform coaching and performance decisions.
• Player Monitoring: Support GPS, wellness, response-to-load monitoring, physical profiling, training and match-demand analysis.
• Growth and Maturation: Develop growth and maturation systems and reports tailored to players’ maturity and individual needs.
• Testing and Rehabilitation: Support physical and rehabilitation profiling, testing equipment maintenance and system audits.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research projects, annual reports and initiatives that improve Academy practice.
• Collaboration and Education: Work with physical development coaches, performance scientists, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, sharing insights and supporting staff development.

Connaissances

Excel

Power BI

R

Data analytics

Formation

BSc in a relevant discipline

Description du poste

West Ham United is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Scientist to turn data into actionable insights that support player development and multidisciplinary decision-making. You will develop and manage systems translating data into practical guidance for the academy’s growth and rehab strategies.

You will collaborate with coaches, medical staff and the wider team, maintain robust data processes, and help shape evidence-informed practices to reduce injuries and optimise performance across the