Responsible to: Academy Manager & Academy Lead Analyst
Build Relationships with
Internal: Academy Manager, lead physiotherapist, nutritionist, lead sports therapist, lead Phase Coaches, Coaches (Part Time), Heads of department, First Team staff, Player Care Manager and Players.
External: Premier League clubs & Football League clubs, FA, Universities/colleges, FAYCD, and PFA.
Salary: Funded MSc
Job Description
Location Cheltenham Town FC Training Ground, Cheltenham, GL51 9RX
Working Pattern and Workbase
12.5 hours in club responsibilities
- Flexible working arrangements/hours
- Required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends, on bank holidays and public holidays.
- Required to work across different bases
Travel Regular travel to fixtures and training in connection with performance of the duties detailed below.
Overall purpose of the job
To aid in the capture, analysis and sharing process of the performance analysis services within the Academy, working with all ages from U9-U18’s. This position is intended to complement the study of MSc by Research in Sport Science.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist in the capture, analysis and sharing of analysis protocols across U9-U18’s
- Support the coaching and MDT staff in the preparation of the player's 6-weekly feedback
- Support the coaching staff in the creation of pre-match and post-game material
- Create data reports for players and teams to provide a data-driven approach
Job Specification
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or relevant subject
- Meet minimum requirements for acceptance onto chosen University of Gloucestershire MSc course
- Be subject to a DBS check through CTFC upon acceptance of the role.
- Completion of FA and EFL safeguarding training upon acceptance of the role.
- Other qualifications which are recognised as beneficial to the role: Education qualification (eg. PGCE) / Coaching or Mentoring / Coach Education / Multi-Sports Qualifications / Futsal
- Valid UK driver’s licence.
Required Experience
Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles:
- A football club
- A sports club
- University
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:
- Applicants should have relevant undergraduate degree in performance analysis or related discipline.
- Previous experience of attending performance analysis CPD programmes
- ICT experience of PMA, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job.
Personal Qualities
- Work ethic, integrity, solutions, enjoyment, responsibility
Other Requirements
- Have a full clean driving licence
- DBS clearance
Safeguarding
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.