Academy AnalystSwansea City

Purpose of Role

• Lead the performance analysis support to the Youth Development Phase age groups (U13-U16)
• Support with the analysis provision in the Foundation Phase age groups (U9-U12)
• Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspect of your role is up-to-date and forward thinking.
• Build relationships throughout the academy and broader.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal Growth

Main Roles & Responsibilities – Academy Analyst

• Lead on all analysis tasks for the Youth Development Phase as directed by the Head of Academy Performance Analysis.
• Create content for all analysis meetings (i.e. game plan, pre match, post-match, unit, individual).
• Create individual post-match data reports for U13-U16 players.
• Training analysis and databasing sessions.
• Match day capture, live coding and feedback.
• Sharing of content onto relevant platforms for staff and players.
• Creating and maintaining best practice libraries for individuals, units and team footage.
• Wherever necessary (or available) to support information with internal or external data
• Support coaching staff in identifying, monitoring and preparing information for individual player development plans.
• Support the Head of Academy Performance Analysis with developing the Analysis Work Placement Students.

About The Candidate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or a related field (e.g. Sport Science)
• First-hand experience in the use of industry standard analysis products (e.g. Hudl Sportscode or SBG Focus)
• Minimum of 1 years’ performance analysis experience within a professional football academy.
• Postgraduate qualification in performance analysis or related field
• Football coaching qualifications (UEFA B Licence)
• Full UK Driving License
• Continue to challenge, learn and set standards within performance analysis
• Creative and open-minded
• Being proactive in organization
• Attentive to detail and driven to succeed
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally

Desirable

General Accountabilities

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT

This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.