Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Academy Performance Analyst to join our Category One Academy team. This diverse role will primarily work with the U9-16 teams but will also support the wider Performance Analysis programme.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a 2:1 Sports Science or related degree and at least one year of experience within an elite sports environment. The role will aid in managing the Performance Analysis programme by providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practices to enhance player development through analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  To aid in the development and management of the Academy Performance Analysis Department and fulfil any additional directives that may be given by the Academy Lead Performance Analyst and Academy Staff regularly.

  To manage, coordinate and schedule the part-time Academy Analysts.

  Film and analyse individual and team performances within the Academy, namely the U9-16 teams, to the required standard.

  Organise and coordinate the collection & distribution of match footage for the U9-16 age groups.

  Undertake training, pre-match, post-match, and live analysis of Academy players to provide coaches and players with feedback.

  Work with coaches and analysts to build presentations (statistical and video) for game/individual performance reviews.

  Build performance profiles using databasing and statistical reporting techniques.

  Provide coaches and players with trend analysis information to advance the identification and interpretation of player performance profiles.

  Conduct analysis, filming, coding and video editing – providing insights to the relevant coaching staff and creating detailed reports, utilising telestration tools to facilitate player learning opportunities.

  Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date database of matches and events and producing motivational and educational videos using DCFC and best practice footage.

  Create an age-appropriate education framework that relates to team, unit, and individual learning styles.

  Where applicable, share relevant videos, data, and other resources with all key stakeholders (staff, players, and parents) using various platforms.

  Educate all key stakeholders (staff, players, and parents) on how to use various platforms.

Personal characteristics and experience:

  Experience working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at an elite level and knowledge of coaching elite players

  Experience of being in an Analysis setting, with line management responsibility, is desirable

  Experience working in a Category 1 Academy or First Team

  Experience in the manipulation of performance data sets and visualisations

  Experienced user of software such as, but not limited to, Piero / Hudl/ Sportscode /Studio / Wyscout/StatsBomb, with demonstrable knowledge of other performance analysis software

  Advanced coding & visualisation abilities, such as R/ Python/ XML/ XSLT / Power BI, are desirable

  Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge with the ability to contextualise the knowledge for player-facing material

  Excellent IT skills (Mac and PC) and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities, and working with raw data files such as XML & CSV

  Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating

Essential Qualifications

  Undergraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

Desirable Qualifications

  Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

  FA-recognised coaching qualification or overseas equivalent (e.g. FA Level 2)

Salary is dependent on experience.

The role is full-time, working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.

Derby County employee benefits include:

  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  Two complimentary staff season tickets

  Two complimentary staff away memberships

  20% discount at DCFC Megastore

  Company Pension with Aviva

  Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

  Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

  Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’

  Training and development opportunities

  Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

  Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor FarmDerby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Academy Performance Analyst to join our Category One Academy team. This diverse role will primarily work with the U9-16 teams but will also support the wider Performance Analysis programme.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a 2:1 Sports Science or related degree and at least one year of experience within an elite sports environment. The role will aid in managing the Performance Analysis programme by providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practices to enhance player development through analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  To aid in the development and management of the Academy Performance Analysis Department and fulfil any additional directives that may be given by the Academy Lead Performance Analyst and Academy Staff regularly.

  To manage, coordinate and schedule the part-time Academy Analysts.

  Film and analyse individual and team performances within the Academy, namely the U9-16 teams, to the required standard.

  Organise and coordinate the collection & distribution of match footage for the U9-16 age groups.

  Undertake training, pre-match, post-match, and live analysis of Academy players to provide coaches and players with feedback.

  Work with coaches and analysts to build presentations (statistical and video) for game/individual performance reviews.

  Build performance profiles using databasing and statistical reporting techniques.

  Provide coaches and players with trend analysis information to advance the identification and interpretation of player performance profiles.

  Conduct analysis, filming, coding and video editing – providing insights to the relevant coaching staff and creating detailed reports, utilising telestration tools to facilitate player learning opportunities.

  Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date database of matches and events and producing motivational and educational videos using DCFC and best practice footage.

  Create an age-appropriate education framework that relates to team, unit, and individual learning styles.

  Where applicable, share relevant videos, data, and other resources with all key stakeholders (staff, players, and parents) using various platforms.

  Educate all key stakeholders (staff, players, and parents) on how to use various platforms.

Personal characteristics and experience:

  Experience working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at an elite level and knowledge of coaching elite players

  Experience of being in an Analysis setting, with line management responsibility, is desirable

  Experience working in a Category 1 Academy or First Team

  Experience in the manipulation of performance data sets and visualisations

  Experienced user of software such as, but not limited to, Piero / Hudl/ Sportscode /Studio / Wyscout/StatsBomb, with demonstrable knowledge of other performance analysis software

  Advanced coding & visualisation abilities, such as R/ Python/ XML/ XSLT / Power BI, are desirable

  Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge with the ability to contextualise the knowledge for player-facing material

  Excellent IT skills (Mac and PC) and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities, and working with raw data files such as XML & CSV

  Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating

Essential Qualifications

  Undergraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

Desirable Qualifications

  Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

  FA-recognised coaching qualification or overseas equivalent (e.g. FA Level 2)

Salary is dependent on experience.

The role is full-time, working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.

Derby County employee benefits include:

  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  Two complimentary staff season tickets

  Two complimentary staff away memberships

  20% discount at DCFC Megastore

  Company Pension with Aviva

  Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

  Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

  Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’

  Training and development opportunities

  Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

  Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm