Performance Analyst - Academy

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative club that is redefining the future of Saudi sports as an Academy Performance Analyst. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to player and coach development through data-driven insights and video analysis. You'll play a crucial part in evaluating training models and game strategies, ensuring high standards of performance. Be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity, innovation, and ambition, while shaping the future of sports in the region. If you're passionate about sports performance and eager to make a lasting impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Cultural experience

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Performance Analysis or related field required.
• Experience in football-related data and performance analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data-driven insights and video analysis for player and coach development.
• Monitor key performance indicators and assist coaching staff during training.

Skills

Football-related data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Performance Analysis

Master’s Degree in Analysis

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the Academy Performance Analyst at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will be responsible for delivering data-driven insights and video analysis that support player and coach development. Your work will help evaluate the implementation of the club’s Game and Training Models, ensuring high standards across individual and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Model

• Understand and apply the Training Model across all age groups
• Identify and monitor individual and collective key performance indicators
• Attend all team training sessions and assist coaching staff as needed
• Collect and manage audiovisual training data

Game Model

• Understand the Game Model used across the academy
• Provide match-related insights and video data to inform game planning
• Collect match footage and support player evaluations through analysis

Academy Education Model & General Operation

• Design systems to track player engagement with analysis tools
• Promote unified analysis terminology among staff
• Help establish systems and workflows for consistent match/training evaluation
• Utilize video and data to build a comprehensive performance library
• Consolidate player improvement data for individual development planning
• Consolidate team performance data for collective analysis
• Provide visual analysis resources to other departments (e.g. Methodology, Physical Performance)
• Uphold internal regulations and contribute to academy operations and events
• Participate in ongoing improvements for players, staff, and academy culture
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the line manager or Academy Technical Director

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Performance Analysis or a related field

Desirable:

• Master’s Degree in Analysis or related discipline
• UEFA C License or equivalent
• FIFA Guardian safeguarding qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience working in collaborative, team-based environments
• Comfortable managing multicultural, multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong background in football-related data and performance analysis
• Familiar with sports performance data sources and tracking technologies
• High attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach
• Able to translate technical insights into actionable feedback for players and coaches
• Open to learning and adapting to new professional and cultural environments

Desirable:

• Understanding of player development stages across youth football
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex datasets effectively
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
• Multilingual skills (especially English, Spanish, Arabic)

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your