Football Performance Data & Insights Analyst

Coventry City Football Club; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Coventry is seeking a Performance Data & Insights Analyst to join their Performance Analysis team. The role involves transforming raw performance data into actionable insights to support coaches and players. Candidates should have strong skills in Python or R, experience with data platforms like StatsBomb or WyScout, and excellent communication skills to present findings. This position is integral to enhancing team performance through strategic data analysis and collaboration across various departments.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Unique football experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with StatsBomb, WyScout, and similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze match performance data and provide insights.
• Support analysis during pre, live, and post-match.
• Develop visual reports to communicate trends.

Skills

Python or R proficiency

Experience with StatsBomb, WyScout, Second Spectrum

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of football match analysis

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Cloud Data Storage

Job description

A professional football club in Coventry is seeking a Performance Data & Insights Analyst to join their Performance Analysis team. The role involves transforming raw performance data into actionable insights to support coaches and players. Candidates should have strong skills in Python or R, experience with data platforms like StatsBomb or WyScout, and excellent communication skills to present findings. This position is integral to enhancing team performance through strategic data analysis and collaboration across various departments.