Part Time Academy Analyst

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club seeks an Academy Analyst to support player development through video and performance analysis. Responsibilities include planning video analysis programs, filming sessions, and overseeing analyst interns. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree, a valid UK Driving Licence, and a DBS certificate. This role offers competitive pay at £12.21 per hour for 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree in performance analysis, sports science or sports coaching.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• DBS enhanced certificate is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis for Academy Players from U9s-U21s.
• Deliver and review the video analysis program.
• Film training sessions and games.
• Develop systems enhancing player performance.
• Oversee workloads for analyst interns.

Skills

Performance analysis

Video analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science or Sports Coaching

Job description

To provide analysis and insights that support the development of Academy Players.

Report to

Lead Academy Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Analysis department from U9s-U21s
• Support schoolboy analysis Plan-Do-Review areas aligned to the Academy Performance Plan
• Contribute to 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player
• Contribute to daily and weekly planning meetings aligned to the individual learning plans
• Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximize their available development time
• Aim for self-development by participating in internal and external CPD events

• Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development
• To plan, deliver and review the video analysis programme to meet the requirements of the Academy coaching staff.
• To film training sessions and games
• To support the head of coaching with coach analysis data
• To develop systems that will enhance individual and collective performance and progression into 1st team professional players at the football club.
• To offer players continual opportunity to review individual performance and areas to improve.
• To undertake all relevant qualification and CPD requirements for individual and departmental progression.
• To complete all Kitman Labs requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing workloads for analyst interns.
• Build relationships with other clubs to share best practice, exchange fixture data and review new technology when available.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

To undertake all reasonable requests from the line manager and Football Club.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor's degree in performance analysis, sports science or sports coaching.
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS enhanced certificate

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £12.21 per hour. 20 hours per week.

Closing Date: Friday 26th December