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Job Title: Head of Performance Analysis
Department: Performance Analysis
Reports to: Academy Technical Director

Job Purpose

• Lead, oversee and coordinate the performance analysis support provision for all Academy age groups.


• Manage the day-to-day operations of the analysis function in line with the overarching Performance Services 5-year plan.


• Design the performance analysis provision for the elite players within the Academy, monitoring and tracking development using objective and subjective data aligned to the What it Takes to Develop Model Al Jazira Way


• To be directly responsible for the preparation of the U21’s and the U19’s analysis service from pre- match through to post-match duties, adopting both video and statistical methods of analysis.


• Deliver regular updates and player development reports to the Academy Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the support provision and requirements of the analysis function within the Academy to effectively provide an evidence-based support system for our Al Jazira way model.


• Utilise objective markers to provide clarity around team philosophy and individual role requirements.


• Use the individual role requirements as basis upon which individual player development plans (IDP’s) can be created and measured over time.


• Align feedback delivery of match and Training content to all players and coaching staff, ensuring the most applicable method and style is used, including the use of specialist software.


• Oversee individual analysis from U12 – U21 age groups using subjective and objective data to inform the Academy Management Team.


• Oversee the department’s filming and coding of training and matches.


• Manage and develop casual staff and studentships with university partnerships.


• Manage the AJFC Academy performance analysis budget in line with the 5-year plan.


• Compliance with relevant regulatory bodies


• Compliance with Club policies


• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures


• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected


• To maintain professional conduct at all times

Become a brand ambassador and reflect AJSCC values with all operational and strategic matters.

• Passion: We bring enthusiasm and energy to provide outstanding entertainment.


• Teamwork: On and off the field of play we all support each other working together for the good of the club and its fans.


• Ambition: Innovation, determination and hard work drives us to be world class in everything we do.


• Integrity: We take full responsibility and accountability for our actions, acting with respect and honor.


• Unity: We bring people together to unite Abu Dhabi’s diverse community.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of SportsCode, Studio, Hudl, OPTA and/or equivalent analysis systems


• Knowledge of various video techniques to video games/training.


• Knowledge of various delivery methods/styles to use when delivering specific analysis sessions to both teams/individuals.


• Understanding of football tactics, games management and talent ID.


• High level of football and tactical and technical understanding;


• Knowledge of varying statistical data used in performance analysis and how this can be utilised in an elite Academy environment;


• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures;


• Good knowledge of Mac and Windows based operating systems.

General Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Proven ability to lead and develop a team


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels


• Enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible


• Pro-active and engaging style


• Remain calm under pressure


• Willing to self-evaluate and work towards continuous improvement


• Understands the wider business context


• Process driven with careful attention to detail


• Reflects on current working practice in a timely manner and drives continuous improvement


• Demonstrate a continual desire for improvement


• Highly creative and open-minded


• Desire to specialise in youth development

Desirable

• Fluent in multiple languages

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in elite sport within an analysis position at either senior or youth development level


• Experience in leadership role within elite sport


• Experience as an applied practitioner in a performance analysis

Desirable

Use and appreciation of psychological profiling and learning styles

Demonstrate applied impact using objective date to inform decision making

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, specialising in performance analysis


• ISPAS Level 5 accredited performance analyst

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in a related field (e.g. MSc/MPhil/MRes)


• Data visualisation qualifications (such as Tableau)

Relations

External

• Governing bodies


• Technology Partners


• Centres of research


• Software providers


• Hardware providers

Internal

• Academy Technical Director


• Academy Management Team


• Players


• Data Insights and Decision Technology Team