ACADEMY PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Location: Training Academy, Rockliffe Park, Hurworth, Darlington

Middlesbrough Football Club is looking to recruit a Performance Analyst for our Category 1 Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all phases of our academy in the field of performance analysis. This will include recording and editing/coding games and training, providing subsequent reports to the lead coaches in accordance with players individual learning plans, the club syllabus/philosophy and performance plan and ensuring all players have access to their own performances. Emphasis will be placed upon individual clips and supporting training sessions in all phases. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the elite player performance plan and be aware of the requirements linked to this in the area of performance analysis.

Candidate should:

• Have relevant experience and knowledge in the field of performance analysis including competency in the use of video recording and editing/coding equipment (knowledge of gamebreaker / sports code is desirable)
  
  
• Have previous analysis experience in professional sport would be highly advantageous

• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to accurately manage data.

• Have knowledge of a variety of analysis software is essential with the ability to present and report .

• Being educated to degree level in a sports related discipline would be advantageous

• 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.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 29th October 2025

INTERVIEWS: Commence week of 3rd November 2025

MFC is seeking to diversify their team 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.