Academy Sports Scientist (Data Analyst)

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football club in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Academy Sports Scientist to enhance player performance through data analytics. The role includes developing reporting systems, delivering training sessions, and supporting athletes' development. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, experience in elite sports, and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. This position offers full-time contracted hours, requiring flexibility for evening and weekend work.

Benefits

Opportunity for evening and weekend work

Engagement in professional training and workshops

Qualifications

• Experience working within an elite sporting environment.
• Ability to work cross functionally and engage with stakeholders.
• Actively seek opportunities to integrate AI technologies into sports science.

Responsibilities

• Extracting insights from data to inform tactical decisions.
• Creating dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
• Providing match day Sports Science support.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in Sports Science

UKSCA Accreditation

BASES Accreditation

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Sports Scientist with the ability to apply data analytics to improve athletic performance? Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for an Academy Sports Scientist with a particular focus on analysing data to support its Sports Science operations at our Training Ground Facility at Clayton Wood in Trent Vale.

Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Science, the successful applicant will be responsible for optimising player performance using data analytics. The role involves two key aspects: developing effective reporting systems to track athletic performance and delivering athletic development sessions to support the development of all Academy players.

This is an exciting time to be involved at Stoke City Football Club where you, along with staff across all our teams will have an important role in contributing to the Club’s success.

Main Responsibilities

• Extracting insights from a variety of sources and interpreting complex data to inform tactical and strategic decisions.
• Creating and maintaining clear and actionable dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI or custom-built solutions.
• Delivering performance insight to a range of key stakeholders including coaches, parents and players.
• Improving performance through developing, implementing and evaluating various training programmes.
• Conducting on field conditioning and rehabilitation in conjunction with medical staff, tailoring sessions based on wellness metrics.
• Providing match day Sports Science support and post-match recovery strategies.
• Attending and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as appropriate.
• Providing daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Head of Sports Science.

Key Skills, Experiences and Qualifications

• Experience working within an elite sporting environment.
• Background of working with large data sets and conducting data analysis either in a professional or academic capacity.
• Ability to work cross functionally and engage with stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience using Tableau, Power BI to create impactful performance dashboards.
• Relevant degree or higher degree in Sports Science is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working across multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to problem solve and have an innovative mindset.
• Actively seek opportunities to integrate AI technologies into sports science analysis and practical application solutions.
• UKSCA Accreditation in Strength and Conditioning or working towards is desirable.
• BASES Accreditation or working towards is desirable.

The position will be offered on a full time permanent basis, with the successful applicant available to work evenings and weekends when required.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th September 2025.

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