Head of First Team Team Performance Analyst

Wigan Athletic Football Club; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Wigan is seeking a Performance Analyst to lead the Performance Analysis department. Responsibilities include providing insights through video and statistical analysis, supporting coaching staff on match days, and collaborating with the analytics team to enhance player and team performance. Experience with Hudl Sportscode and knowledge of performance analysis methodologies are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance analysis within a sports context.
• Strong understanding of data and video analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills to provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Performance Analysis department.
• Provide statistical insights and live analysis on match days.
• Support opposition profiling and pre-match video analysis.

Skills

Performance analysis

Statistical insights

Video analysis

Team collaboration

Process automation

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Job description

About the role:

Liaise with the First Team Head Coach and Coaching Staff to assess the performance of the forthcoming opposition in all competitions. Assist with detailed pre, live, and post-match analysis for direct use by the First Team Head Coach and coaching staff. They will also be responsible for live match day analysis support and collaborating with all other staff to continually enhance the standards of performance analysis provision throughout the football club.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the club’s Performance Analysis department.
• Provide video and statistical insights to coaching staff and players, as guided by the first team staff. This includes:
  • Pre-match opposition analysis and presentation
  • Live coding on match days to support real-time feedback
  • Post-match analysis presentations
  • Analysis of training sessions
• Use Hudl Sportscode to deliver instant feedback at half-time and full-time.
• Support opposition profiling, enhancing pre-match processes through targeted video and data analysis.
• Deliver comprehensive post-match team analysis.
• Manage and update video databases, including Hudl.
• Drive the generation and maintenance of statistical data to support both team and player development.
• Provide feedback to coaches and players on team performance and development areas.
• Travel with the first team for home and away fixtures (overnight stays where required).
• Collaborate with the wider analytics team to produce reviews focused on short, medium, and long-term team development.
• Work on process automation within the analytics department.
• Contribute to season-long statistical reporting and longitudinal analysis.
• Undertake bespoke projects to support coaching and playing staff preparation.
• Contribute to ongoing research that supports the implementation of best practice methodologies in performance analysis.