Main Responsibilities and Key Result Areas:

Head of Academy Analysis As a leader of the Analysis Team, the post holder will be responsible for:

– Lead the academy analysis department, ensuring team, unit and individual analysis is provided across the U9-U21 programme.

– Oversee a team of analysts to ensure consistency in filming and coding of training and games to ensure quality of footage to use.

– Understand the FTFC playing style, taking time to work closely with coaches in implementing individual development and creating analysis sessions for improvement of understanding.

– Work closely with the Head of Coaching to provide best practice sessions for all age groups, in line with the coaching programme and playing style.

– Work closely with the Head of Coaching to create player case studies, investigating the development of players through regular analysis, using subjective and objective data to form professional opinion and discussion.

– Work closely with the Head of Coaching to develop the coaches – providing information to support the consistency and quality.

– Work closely with the PDP staff to support the development of loan players, through use of subjective and objective analysis.

– Manage the HUDL account, ensuring all relevant staff, players and parents are adequately trained to use.

– Manage the use of VEO’s and video cameras to ensure safety and quality.

– To ensure health & safety and safeguarding certification is met within the Analysis team.

Qualifications & Experience Expected: The post holder is expected to;

– Have in date FA Safeguarding Certification

– Have experience managing and leading other staff

– Experience of strategic thinking and problem solving

– Experience of using HUDL and all relevant software.

– Experience of the game in either a playing, coaching or analysis setting.

Responsibilities of All EmployeesThe post holder is expected to;

– Carry out other similar reasonable duties according to the business needs.

– Undertake any training relevant to the requirements of the role.

– Comply with health and safety procedures and safe working practices.

– Adhere to data protection procedures, ensuring that sensitive business data remains confidential.

– Adhere to all safeguarding policies set by the Club. 

The tasks and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and are a guide to core service delivery. These duties are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings, weekends and match days as required.

You will require a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

WHAT TO DO NOW IF YOU’RE INTERESTED?

If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, a cover letter and the Application Form [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD] to: Jack.higgins@fleetwoodtownfc.com

This information is available in different formats if required. Please contact Fleetwood Town Football Club directly on 01253 775080.

The tasks and responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and are a guide to core service delivery. These duties are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings, weekends and match days as required.

You will require a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

Safeguarding Fleetwood Town Football Club, Academy and Community Trust is committed to safeguarding, as far as reasonably practicable, the welfare of children, young people its workforce and vulnerable groups.

The Club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors, partners and guests to share this commitment and believes that all staff, players, volunteers, contractors and guests have a responsibility to report any concerns to the Club should they be concerned about the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult.

As part of this role, the post holder is responsible for adhering to all safeguarding policies and protocols set out by the Club (see all relevant policies below) and must always conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the Club.

This means adhering to the Club and EFL guidelines in maintaining the Safeguarding and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, both within their care and within their vicinity.

The Club operates under the guidance of a number of Safeguarding policies which can be found on the website here: Club Policies – Fleetwood Town (fleetwoodtownfc.com)

The Club will appropriately induct the post holder in to the Club, as well as the Club’s safeguarding policies and protocols, and will clearly outline the roles and responsibilities required as part of their role.

This includes ensuring the post holder is appropriately qualified in safeguarding and receives regular CPD, to maintain consistency with the Club and their staff.

In line with the Club safeguarding policies and protocols, the post holder agrees to report any concerns into the Academy designated safeguarding officers in writing;

DSO 1 – Joe Abbott – joe.abbot@fleetwoodtownfc.com

DSO 2 – Danny Morville – daniel.morville@fleetwoodtownfc.com

DSO 3 – Jack Higgins – jack.higgins@fleetwoodtownfc.com