Academy Performance Analyst

Middlesbrough Football Club is looking to recruit an Academy Performance Analyst for our Category 1 Academy. The successful individual will play a crucial role in the Academy Performance Analysis Department, focusing on delivering high quality analysis content through various approaches to enhance individual player development and the Academy’s overall game model.

THE ROLE:

• Film and capture games, training and other educational content.
• Lead & enhance the delivery of pre, live & post-match analysis.
• Manage the delivery of individual, unit & team analysis meetings with an aim to support the development of the individual within a team environment.
• Collect data and manage statistical analysis databases to support player Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and reviews.
• Create video clips to build a best-practice library in line with the Academy game model.
• Maintain a library of Elite-Example videos to support individual player development.
• Create highlight video & data packages for loan and released players.
• Assist the Lead Academy Analyst with the provision of analysis services across the Academy.
• Mentor and support placement students and contribute to departmental CPD sessions.

CANDIDATES SHOULD:

• Have a degree (either undergraduate or postgraduate) within Sports Performance Analysis, Coaching or Sports Science (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in the field of performance analysis at an elite football club.
• Display an excellent understanding of using performance analysis software (Sportscode, Studio, Wyscout etc.) and Microsoft Office & Apple equivalents (PowerPoint, Keynote etc.).
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive on the challenges of working in professional sport and must have a flexible approach to working hours to facilitate meeting all the demands of the role including evening and weekend commitments.
• Football Coaching qualifications are desirable.
• Have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

The salary for the role is competitive and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview stage.

If you would like to be part of a committed team and can demonstrate MFC core value behaviours, please follow the below link to apply:
https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/607/academy-performance-analyst.html

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 03 MAY 2024

INTERVIEWS: W/C 13 MAY 2024

MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.