U16 Academy Performance Analyst — Lead Match & Prep

The Association of Professional Football Analysis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a dedicated Performance Analyst to lead the U16 analysis programme within the club's academy. You will deliver pre-match preparation and post-match analysis, and manage the training, feedback and match workflow across age groups.

Ideal candidates have a BSc, a DBS certificate, and experience in elite football environments. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in Cardiff, Wales.

Qualifications

• University BSc degree in a related field (essential).
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential).
• UEFA C Coaching Licence (desirable).
• Experience of working within an elite sporting environment (essential).
• Experience of working within a football Academy environment (essential).
• Experience of working with people of varying backgrounds and cultures (essential).
• Knowledge of Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Spiideo, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint (essential).
• Adaptability to be effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for groups of varying sizes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance analysis programme for the U16 age group.
• Deliver pre-match preparation and post-match analysis.
• Manage training, feedback and match workflow.
• Liaise with Academy staff on tasks as required.
• Provide analysis support to other Academy age groups when needed.

Skills

Elite sporting environment experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Presentation skills

Education

University BSc degree (essential)

Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)

UEFA C Coaching Licence (desirable)

Experience in elite sport (essential)

Football academy experience (essential)

Experience with diverse backgrounds (essential)

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Wyscout

Spiideo

Excel

Keynote/PowerPoint

Job description

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a dedicated Performance Analyst to lead the U16 analysis programme within the club's academy. You will deliver pre-match preparation and post-match analysis, and manage the training, feedback and match workflow across age groups.

Ideal candidates have a BSc, a DBS certificate, and experience in elite football environments. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in Cardiff, Wales.