Job Purpose:

• To lead the provision of U18s performance analysis and offer additional support within the wider academy environment to promote the development of well – rounded individuals

Accountabilities:

• To deliver performance analysis support to the academy players, coaches and staff. This may include training analysis, pre-match planning and post-match feedback/feedforward.


• To produce phase-specific post-match reports for the Academy games programme.


• To contribute to the development of academy learning resources, including playing philosophy, coaching syllabus and best practice guides.


• To contribute to multidisciplinary support in line with individual learning plans.


• To provide innovative, project-based exploratory analysis to broader academy programme.


• To ensure production of relevant video materials to support the broader academy.


• To liaise with all relevant staff, where appropriate, to ensure that information, relevant to duties, is communicated effectively.


• To engage high quality communication skills, utilising a number and variety of communication channels, this may involve but not be limited to players, parents, colleagues and external agencies.


• To establish and develop effective working relationships with the academy analysis, coaching and multidisciplinary staff.


• To utilise effective time management skills to ensure all deadlines are met.


• To contribute to an elite learning environment in which players and staff are expected to demonstrate work ethic, integrity and teamwork.


• To ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration.


• To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation


• There is an expectation that you will undertake adhoc work on an exceptional basis or provide relevant cover for other team tasks

We are looking for someone to join our Academy Performance Analysis Team. The full job description including the person specification, and the application form can be found on our website.