As the First Team Performance Analyst, you will play a key role within
Sheffield Wednesday's high-performance environment, reporting directly to
the Head of First Team Performance Analysis. You will be responsible for
delivering innovative, insight-led video and data analysis that enhances the
Club's understanding and application of its game model. Working closely
with the coaching and performance staff, you will provide detailed,
actionable intelligence on upcoming opposition, while using analysis to
drive individual player development and maximise team performance. The
successful candidate will be expected to continually challenge and evolve
our analysis processes, technologies and methodologies to ensure Sheffield
Wednesday operate at the highest possible performance standard.
Main Duties:
- To work with the First Team Manager and coaching staff to ensure that the game is seen through the same lens and then analysed to give this vision.
- Use Data and Video to analyse and find trends to identify/assist in a match plan for the upcoming opposition.
- Deliver pre match, live and post-match analysis; liaising with the First Team coaching staff to ensure all analytical insights are provided.
- To build and databases, using both data and video; based on our opponents - looking for trends and themes across the division. For example, goals, set plays and style of play.
- Build best practise databases of elite players, using similar trends and tactics as SWFC philosophy/game model.
- Ensure pre-match analysis of all First Team matches are carried out to the highest standard using all available resources to produce match insights of the First Team Staff and any other relevant members of staff.
- Ensure the back up of all live match and post-match analysis presentations and documentation to designated storage devices, ensuring these are always kept up to date.
- To ensure own CPD is up to date, looking for ways to improve skill set and
- Any other such duties as reasonably assigned by First Team staff
- Adhere to SWFC policies and procedures at all times i.e. H&S. Code of Conduct, ICT social media.
- Adhere to Safeguarding practices including the reporting of concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- To support a culture that treats everyone fairly and with respect in line with the Clubs EDI commitment statement.
- To professionally represent SWFC at all times.
About The Candidate
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Performance Analysis or similar
- UEFA B coaching License
- A minimum of 3/4 years' experience as a performance analysis role within a football team environment at an elite level.
Skills and Experience:
- Exceptional level on Analysis software i.e HUDL Sportscode, Studio, HUDL, INSIGHTS.
- Good understanding the use of data ( OPTA, Statsbomb) .
- Good communications skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Discretion and trustworthiness related to sensitive club related material.
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged and /or sensitive information carefully and with sensitivity.
Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced
Organised
IT skills in Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel. PowerPoint.
About The Club
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC) is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post
may be subject to a criminal record check or an enhanced DBS check.
SWFC is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes
applicants from all sectors of the community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
First Team Performance Analyst in Sheffield employer: Barnsley Football Club
Bolton Wanderers Football Club offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment for an Events Manager, where you can thrive in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. With a strong commitment to employee development, a focus on teamwork, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying the unique atmosphere of a renowned football club. Located at the iconic Bolton Stadium, this position not only allows you to engage with a passionate community but also provides a platform for personal and professional growth within the hospitality sector.
