Academy Sports Scientist (Data Analyst)

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

Job summary

A professional football club in England is seeking an Academy Sports Scientist to enhance athletic performance through data analytics. The successful candidate will track performance metrics, create actionable dashboards, and support Academy players' development. Applicants should have experience in an elite sporting environment and familiarity with data tools like Tableau and Power BI. This full-time role may require evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an elite sporting environment.
• Background of working with large data sets and conducting data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Extract insights from various sources to inform decisions.
• Create and maintain dashboards using Tableau and Power BI.
• Deliver performance insights to coaches and players.
• Support athletic development through tailored training programs.
• Provide match day sports science support.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Innovation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree or higher degree in sports science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic sports scientist with the ability to apply data analytics to improve athletic performance? If so, we have the perfect role for you! 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 the Clayton Wood Training Ground 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 national 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.