Bradford City AFC. is looking for a volunteer to support the full-time Performance Analysis staff in the delivery of our performance strategy. This voluntary position provides a great opportunity to learn from experienced members of staff, whilst developing professional skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Academy Performance Analysis department with the following responsibilities:

·       Filming of both games and training sessions using industry specific equipment

·       Pre, Post & Live Analysis for both games & training

·       The delivery of analysis sessions

·       Uploading of footage to Online Sharing Platform

·       Providing staff with a concise set of clips in line with the identified tactical and technical outcomes

·       Producing individual clips of each players involvement during games. 

Key Tasks: 

● Supervise and support athletes during strength training, conditioning sessions, and warm-ups.

●      Monitor players' progress and provide feedback on their performance and technique.

●      Collaborate with coaching staff to design injury prevention exercises and strategies.

●      Assist in tracking and recording training data to evaluate players' development and adjust programs accordingly.

●      Respect that all information regarding players and parents remains strictly confidential.

●      Adhere to and comply with the staff Code of Conduct, Child Protection and Equal Opportunities Policies set out by the Academy. 

Requirements: 

·       The successful candidate will be either someone who is looking to complete a 1-year placement as part of a sandwich year or someone doing a relevant master’s degree within performance analysis looking for a full-time placement to go alongside their studies.

·       An understanding of the game of football.

·       An understanding of the use of performance analysis within football.

·       High level of computer competency and video editing skills.

·       Competent in using various analysis equipment and software.

·       Manner appropriate to working in a professional environment and with children of all ages.

·       Proactive and driven to succeed. 

 

Location: Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0NR.

Duration: This voluntary opportunity will run from July 2024 – May 2025.

Salary: Voluntary.

Volunteer hours: Up to 40 hours per week, adjusted to suit the needs of the club and the individual 

To apply, please send a completed APPLICATION FORM, your CV and a brief cover letter to tomcalvert@bradfordcityafc.com with the subject line 'Performance Analysis Voluntary Opportunity'. Please include two referees and their contact details in the email. The deadline for this application is Tuesday 21st May at 5pm. 

Application form can be found here: https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/club/careers/