Performance Analyst (Boys Academy)

Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Aston Villa Football Club recrute un membre clé pour son département d'Analyse de Performance de l'Académie. Le rôle implique la direction de l'analyse pour les joueurs U15/16, le soutien au développement individuel des joueurs, et la collaboration avec le personnel d'entraîneurs pour maximiser la performance. Le candidat recherché doit avoir une solide expérience en analyse de performance dans un cadre de football, couplée à un diplôme pertinent et à des compétences en coaching.

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail en analyse de performance dans un environnement de football.
• Savoir-faire démontrable en matière de développement des joueurs.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les processus d'analyse pour le groupe U15/16.
• Fournir aux joueurs et au personnel des vidéos et des données pour le développement.

Skills

Analyse de performance

Coaching

Travail d'équipe

Education

BSc en Analyse de Performance, Coaching Sportif, ou Sciences du Sport

Licence UEFA C ou qualification de niveau 2 en coaching

Job description

Department: Football Division – Academy Performance Analysis Department

Hours of Work: Full-Time – 35 hours per week (flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required for this post)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Friday 11 July 2025

Interview Date: Monday 14 July 2025

1. The Department

The Academy Performance Analysis Department are responsible for the analysis provision for Players ranging from U9 – U21. The Department works collaboratively with Coaching staff to provide and deliver high quality analysis content through a variety of different methods to support the Academy Technical and Tactical programme.

The Academy Performance Analysis Department looks to maximise the skillsets of each individual staff member to enhance the content produced within each area of our delivery cycle and has an excellent track record of providing a platform for the development of Performance Analysts.

2. The Role

In this role, you will become an involved and vital member of the Academy Analysis Department. The successful postholder will gain hands-on experience in a broad range of analysis processes. You will lead the analysis processes for the U15/16 age group (pre, live, post, statistical, databases). You will be responsible for providing staff and players with video, data and material that supports the development of individual players and support the implementation of the playing style.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

We are looking for a forward-thinking and proactive individual with a demonstrable knowledge of football and player development.

You must have a BSc in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, Sports Science or related qualification and UEFA C licence or a level 2 Coaching qualification and/or experience of playing football. You will need to be personable and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

You must have experience of working in Performance Analysis within a football environment, preferably, an elite youth football development environment.

You will need to be available to work flexibly including evenings and weekends as and when required.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club.This season, we are celebrating our milestone 150th anniversary and our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits bookletto find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding