Lead Youth Development Performance Analyst (U13–U16)

Barnsley Football Club; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club's BRFC Academy invites applications for an Academy Performance Analyst role to support U13–U16 development with strong video and data analysis. The post is based at BRFC Academy with flexible location to assist the Youth Development Phase.

You will deliver high-quality analysis, support coaching with Development Action Plans, and integrate insights into interdisciplinary player development discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong video and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in SportsCode (essential), Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint (desirable).
• Competence in Microsoft Office and video capture equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver pre-match, in-match, and post-match analysis for U13–U16 teams.
• Capture, code, and upload match and training footage to designated platforms (e.g., Hudl).
• Provide individual and team feedback through video sessions and data insights.
• Support coaches in creating Development Action Plans (DAPs) for players.
• Use analysis tools (SportsCode, Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint) to provide objective insights.
• Maintain performance databases and dashboards for Youth Development Phase players.
• Ensure compliance with EPPP and audit requirements.
• Work closely with coaches, sports science, and recruitment teams to integrate analysis into player development programmes.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings and player reviews.

Skills

Video analysis

Data analysis

SportsCode

Hudl

Wyscout

Coach Paint

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Video capture

Education

UEFA C Licence (or working towards)

MSc in Performance Analysis

Tools

Hudl

Wyscout

Coach Paint

Video capture equipment

Job description

Barnsley Football Club's BRFC Academy invites applications for an Academy Performance Analyst role to support U13–U16 development with strong video and data analysis. The post is based at BRFC Academy with flexible location to assist the Youth Development Phase.

You will deliver high-quality analysis, support coaching with Development Action Plans, and integrate insights into interdisciplinary player development discussions.