JOB TITLE YDP Performance Analyst
DEPARTMENT Academy
RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Analysis
LOCATION Joma High Performance Centre, Landore – travel to other sites will also be required.
SALARY Competitive
BENEFITS 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health Cash Plan and Medical Insurance
20% off Store Merchandise
2 Home Fixture Tickets
Discounted Hospitality Packages
Cycle to Work Scheme
CONTRACT Permanent / 40 hours per week / flexible working pattern which will include weekends and evenings

Role Responsibilities

• Capture and analyse video footage of training sessions and matches to provide performance feedback to YDP (U13-U16s) players & staff.
• Analysis of Swansea City YDP games in accordance with Academy philosophy.
• Creation and delivery of match feedback to both players and coaches.
• Produce additional video and data content to support Academy needs e.g., Coaches CPD meetings, team, and player montages etc.
• Assist cross department projects which aim to improve the way video and data is used as a feedback mechanism with the staff and players.
• Develop creative analysis resources to improve feedback with coaches.
• Contribute to the development and management of best practice video libraries for use of all Swansea City Academy Coaches and Analysts.
• Sharing of relevant video, data and other resources with staff, players and parents using various Swansea City Academy platforms.
• Contribute to the overall development of the Academy Performance Analysis Department.
• Support individual player development plans with coaches.
• Ensuring filming of training and games is completed.
• Proficient in using the following software: Sportscode, Hudl, Studio, Wyscout.
• Encourage an interdisciplinary approach of working within the Academy performance department that includes close links to all areas of the club.
• Support the head of analysis in training & supporting Performance Analysis interns.
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, or related subject.
• DBS check undertaken.

Desirable
• Postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, or related subject.
• Coaching qualification (i.e., UEFA C License).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
• Experience of providing analytical support within a football environment.
• Proficient in the use of software (Sportscode/Hudl).
• Ability to demonstrable a high level of tactical football knowledge and game understanding.
• Knowledge of the general processes and requirements of filming, capturing, analysing, and coding.
• Creating video feedback to individuals and groups.
• Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and IT skills.
• Ability to adapt and change at short notice.
Desirable
• Experience working with data sets.
• Experience with telestration tools such as HUDL Studio, Piero, CoachPaint.
• Knowledge of scripting language and its use within professional football.
Attitude/Behaviours
• Proactive mentality.
• Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude.
• Generates innovative ideas.
• Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department.
• Loyal and committed.
• Ability to adapt quickly.
• Strong team ethos.
• Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• High importance on self-development.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work unsupervised.