Video Analyst

San Diego State University; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego FC is seeking a Video Analyst to deliver comprehensive video and data analysis for the first team, supporting coaches with technical and tactical insights.

They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary analysis department to cover opponent, training, and post-match analysis, aligning with San Diego FC’s style of play and providing coaches with immediate tactical feedback. Travel for domestic and international engagements may be required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in a field related to Performance Analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience within analysis (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff.
• Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around video and data.
• Excellent knowledge of current and emerging tactical developments.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to organization.
• Expert knowledge on analysis tools, specifically Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Catapult MatchTracker, Wyscout, other video telestration tools.
• High level of soccer knowledge and experience, specifically within MLS, USSF, CONCACAF and FIFA.
• Passport and ability to travel domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the provision of video analysis across the first team, covering all aspects of opponent, training, live & post-match analysis
• Perform comprehensive analysis on upcoming opponents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and overall strategies to produce a master database
• Deliver opponent game plan presentations to coaches and players in a team meeting setting
• Be responsible for individual analysis within a designated unit group
• Where appropriate, provide live training analysis, with live coding and feedback for coaches and players
• Attend all first team fixtures, managing workflows to integrate data and video feeds to provide coaches with immediate tactical feedback
• Compose post-match analysis to highlight key insights for coaches and players
• Support in the maintenance of a tactical best practice library from first team matches
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary analysis team to produce streamlined, consistent workflows
• Collaborate closely with coaches to deliver information together
• Database and organize all video materials for accessibility purposes
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Adhere to any other requests that meet the needs of the organization

Skills

Soccer knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Hudl Studio

Catapult MatchTracker

Wyscout

Data visualization tools

Job description

Summary. Execute the delivery of a comprehensive and systematic analysis process to support the first team through video and data analysis. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary analysis department to perform critical performance analysis services, covering all aspects of opponent, training & post-match analysis. Aligning all work with San Diego FC’s style of play, this role directly supports the coaching staff with technical and tactical insights.

Summary. Execute the delivery of a comprehensive and systematic analysis process to support the first team through video and data analysis. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary analysis department to perform critical performance analysis services, covering all aspects of opponent, training & post-match analysis. Aligning all work with San Diego FC’s style of play, this role directly supports the coaching staff with technical and tactical insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to SDFC’s Head of Football Development, the Video Analyst’s primary duties and responsibilities will be:
• Lead in the provision of video analysis across the first team, covering all aspects of opponent, training, live & post-match analysis
• Perform comprehensive analysis on upcoming opponents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and overall strategies to produce a master database
• Deliver opponent game plan presentations to coaches and players in a team meeting setting
• Be responsible for individual analysis within a designated unit group
• Where appropriate, provide live training analysis, with live coding and feedback for coaches and players
• Attend all first team fixtures, managing workflows to integrate data and video feeds to provide coaches with immediate tactical feedback
• Compose post-match analysis to highlight key insights for coaches and players
• Support in the maintenance of a tactical best practice library from first team matches
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary analysis team to produce streamlined, consistent workflows
• Collaborate closely with coaches to deliver information together
• Database and organize all video materials for accessibility purposes
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Adhere to any other requests that meet the needs of the organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates can meet the qualifications for this role with a combination of education, experience and skills.
• Postgraduate degree in a field related to Performance Analysis
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience within analysis (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff Professional experience within multi-disciplinary teams in elite sport
• Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around video and data
• Excellent knowledge of current and emerging tactical developments
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to organization
• Expert knowledge on analysis tools, specifically Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Catapult MatchTracker, Wyscout, other video telestration tools High level of soccer knowledge and experience, specifically within MLS, USSF, CONCACAF and FIFA
• Passport and ability to travel domestically and abroad

Preferred Experience

• Coaching and/or playing experience preferred
• Practical experience with data visualization tools a plus
• Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills
• Process driven with careful attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, data collection, planning and leadership skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or multi-lingual fluency

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.