Performance Science & Analytics Specialist

Sportsmith; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportsmith is seeking to strengthen its Academy performance science team in Romford, England. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to support player development and multidisciplinary decision-making within the academy.

You will build and maintain performance data systems, create dashboards and KPIs, and support monitoring of players’ GPS, wellness and load. Collaboration with coaches and medical staff is essential to maximise impact.

Responsibilities

• Data Management and Technology: Manage and improve databases, automate processes and maintain accurate, secure performance data systems.
• Analytics and Reporting: Create dashboards, visualisations, reports, benchmarks and KPIs to inform coaching and performance decisions.
• Player Monitoring: Support GPS, wellness, response-to-load monitoring, physical profiling, training and match-demand analysis.
• Growth and Maturation: Develop growth and maturation systems and reports tailored to players' maturity and individual needs.
• Testing and Rehabilitation: Support physical and rehabilitation profiling, testing equipment maintenance and system audits.
• Research and Innovation: Contribute to research projects, annual reports and initiatives that improve Academy practice.
• Collaboration and Education: Work with physical development coaches, performance scientists, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, sharing insights and supporting staff development.

Job description

Sportsmith is seeking to strengthen its Academy performance science team in Romford, England. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights to support player development and multidisciplinary decision-making within the academy.

You will build and maintain performance data systems, create dashboards and KPIs, and support monitoring of players’ GPS, wellness and load. Collaboration with coaches and medical staff is essential to maximise impact.