About the Opportunity
Exeter City Football Club is offering a unique opportunity for a passionate and driven university student to join our Academy as a Performance Analyst. This role is designed for a sandwich year student eager to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical, elite football environment.
Working within the Academy setup, the successful applicant will gain valuable experience by contributing to the development of young players aspiring to reach the First Team and beyond. You will be guided by the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine and supported by the First Team Performance Analyst department.
Role Responsibilities
• Analysis: Record and analyse U18 matches and training sessions, providing detailed insights and individual player clips.
• Equipment Management: Ensure Veo equipment is maintained, secured, and regularly serviced.
• Data Organisation: Keep Veo and Hudl cloud storage well-organised for efficient retrieval and audit purposes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with coaches and support staff to meet performance analysis objectives.
• Development: Continuously expand your skills and knowledge in performance analytics.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria:
• Currently studying a degree in Sport Science or a related field with an interest in Performance Analysis.
• A genuine passion for working with young athletes.
• Strong desire to build a career in Performance Analytics.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting player welfare.
Desirable Criteria:
• FA DBS check, BFAS certification, and Safeguarding Children Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with performance analysis tools such as Hudl and Wyscout.
• Prior experience in a professional sports setting.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to nurturing young talent.
• Gain practical experience in elite football analysis, contributing to the future success of Exeter City FC.
• Access professional mentoring and development opportunities.
Safeguarding Commitment
Exeter City Football Club prioritises the safeguarding, well-being, and safety of all participants. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (provided by us) and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy – training will be provided by us.
Job Description & Specific Role Requirements
Reporting To & Key Liaison with
• Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine
• Lead U18’s Coach
Purpose & Role function
• Record all U18 matches and training sessions.
• Provide detailed analysis of all U18 games.
• Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by ECFC both inside & outside the Club.
Other Key relationships
• Academy Performance Analyst (Part-Time)
• 1st team Analysis Team
• Lead PDP coach
• Lead Phase Coaches
• Part Time Coaches
Role Summary
• Assist the academy in providing individual player clips.
• Ensure Veo equipment is secure in all weather conditions.
• Maintain and service Veo equipment regularly.
• Keep Veo and Hudl cloud storage organised and tidy.
• Continuously develop knowledge in performance analytics.
• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant tasks as assigned.
Safeguarding
• Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club.
• Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
• Utilise the ‘MyConcern’ system to ‘recognise, respond, report and record’ any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.
• Place player safety and welfare as a top priority at all times.
• Ensure all medical equipment is safe & stored securely.