Technical Scouting Placement (Queens Park Rangers FC) & MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis

Technical Scouting Placement (Queens Park Rangers FC) & MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis

Loughborough University and QPR FC are committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring technical scout to develop their expertise via a combination of high-quality teaching on our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course, and through applied experience with Queens Park Rangers FC, working remotely for the most part with opportunities to periodically work from the QPR Training Ground.

Students on our new MSc course accumulate over 460 hours experience in applied practice. The candidate will be supported with a £5,000 stipend and have an opportunity to further their development with mentorship and support from staff working in elite sport and a dedicated placement tutor. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise while learning how to operate in a modern inter-disciplinary team, enhancing your employability within the performance analysis field.

What would I be doing?

· Taking ownership of an assigned position to identify and evaluate playing talent for the club.

· Reviewing and analysing players’ performances in line with our team-specific position profiles.

· Working closely with your paired senior scout to produce shortlists of targets in your assigned position.

· Producing informative and accurate scouting reports in line with the club’s player scouting strategy.

· Producing informative and accurate verbal summaries on key players in line with your own opinions.

· Attending live games for the club as needed if/when the club feel this is appropriate.

· Contributing to online and in-person meetings around the club’s player scouting and recruitment strategy.

Why should I apply for this opportunity?

· You will have regular exposure to working with experienced staff working in an elite sporting environment.

· You will have an excellent platform to develop advanced knowledge and the skills to analyse and review performance in elite sport.

· You will have the opportunity to learn from applied practitioners, with extensive experience in elite sport, and world-renowned research-active academics.

· You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software (HUDL products, Wyscout, Catapult, Tableau and others), used in professional sports organisations.

· You will benefit from the unique internal and external sporting partners at Loughborough to provide authentic and challenging learning opportunities.

· You will have a dedicated and experienced placement tutor to support your personal development and future career planning.

What is Loughborough University and QPR looking for?

· Previous relevant experience within performance analysis and/or technical scouting.

· Highly numerate with strong technical and IT skills.

· Experience in the use of performance analysis software(s) and related video production and analysis tools to feedback actionable insights.

· Energy and enthusiasm. Someone who enjoys interacting with different groups of people and enjoys the challenge the role brings and is committed to achieving personal and team objectives

· A pro-active individual – understands the needs of the team to be successful and is forthcoming with ideas and assistance.

· Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure, and manage the combination of academic and professional work, and deliver to the highest standard consistently.

· Eager to develop and progress both technically and in the softer skills of being an analyst and scout, with a strong awareness of the confidentiality working within a professional football demands.

· Due to the nature of the role, you may need to be available to provide support during evenings and weekends.

How do I apply?

To apply send your CV to [email protected] and apply for the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course via the online portal https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/.

The application process will close Friday 5th of April 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th April 2024 and the start date will be in line with the commencement of the 24/25 season, finalised with successful applicants.

*The advertised placement is to be combined with studying at Loughborough University on the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course. The successful candidate must be eligible to undertake the course with Loughborough University. More details regarding the course can be found here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/masters-degrees/a-z/applied-sport-performance-analysis/.

For informal enquiries regarding the MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis course please contact the Programme Leader via email: [email protected].