First Team Lead Football Analyst

REPORTS TO: Head Coach / Technical DirectorMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR: Football Analyst - First TeamLOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TNKey ResponsibilitiesThe role will focus on providing football analysis support to the First Team, primarily within – but not restricted to the following areas:Pre-match opposition analysisLead in the profiling of all opposition teams through the application of analytics and videoProvision of content and distribution of material to senior players focusing on adding a more specific/individual level to our pre-match opposition analysis processPost-match analysisLead in the coding of all first team fixtures to better aid the post-match review process and generate video librariesSupport in the collection and maintenance of video databases relating to our own game modelMatch-day responsibilitiesProvide real-time analysis to the coaching teamThis includes being present at all home matches and travelling with the team to away matchesResearch projectsWork alongside the Club’s data scientist to automate working processesAssist in development of the department and play an active role in aggressively pushing boundaries in order to achieve its targetsDepartment responsibilitiesContinually update knowledge of best practice within football analysis and be pro-active in the search of new technologies and processes to enhance current practiceLiaise with the club’s football analysis software providers ensuring we are continuing to develop the products and use them in the most effective ways
About The Candidate
Main Job Requirements and Person SpecificationSpecific Experience:Experience working as an analyst in an elite football environmentExperience in accurately analysing multiple and often complex data streams in order to understand performanceExperience in delivering and communicating performance insights to key stakeholders in the organisationExperience in profiling elite football teams and understanding the different strategies and systems of play that they employUnderstanding of varying working methodologies and best practice within elite sports analysisExperience with budget managementAbilities/Skills/Knowledge:Ability to retain a very high standard of output whilst operating within strict and expeditious deadlinesDeep technical and tactical understanding of football (strategies, systems, philosophies, game models)Exceptional inter-personal skills that facilitate the effective delivery of performance insights, build connections and support a strong team cohesionAbility to adapt to emerging technologies and their application in automating working processesA willingness to work flexible hours in accordance with the demands of the roleStrong desire to continuously challenge, learn and move forwardEducation/Qualifications/Training:Minimum undergraduate degree relating to the field of sports science, data science or performance analysisPost-graduate qualification in a related discipline is preferredFA Level 2 coaching license or above preferredCompetencies in the following software/hardware are desired: Catapult Focus/Matchtracker, HUDL Sportscode Elite and HUDL platforms, Tableau
About The Club
Safeguarding Statement:Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.Equality Statement:The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.PackageCompetitive salary and benefits including:20 days holiday per annumBreakfast & lunch on all training days via a personal contribution schemeContributory pension schemeDeath in Service (3x annual salary)Discount in the Bristol Sport storeAshton Gate Season tickets entitlementTo apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter (max. 1 page) to ##### are anticipating many applications for this role, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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