Senior Technician Sport Performance Analysis in Cardiff

As a Senior Technician (Performance Analysis), you will be provide specialist support for teaching, practical delivery and related activities across the Performance Analysis labs and sports facilities.

You will take responsibility for equipment preparation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and day to day operational support, to both staff and students, ensuring that the labs and equipment are fully prepared for teaching, work-based learning, and related practical activities.

We Are Looking To Recruit a Senior Technician Who Will Be Able To Support Our Ambitions To Be Wales Sporting University. In a Team Of Academics, a Lab Manager And Technician Demonstrator You Will Be Part Of This Ambition By

• Working closely with the performance analysis staff and other stakeholders to support the coordination, preparation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Providing practical and technical support and guidance, and ensuring appropriate access to software and equipment.
• Assisting student work-based learning including capture of video footgae and the organisation of resources.
• Working alongside staff to assist the School or wider University, including Cardiff Met Sport, to develop promote Cardiff Met as Wales Sporting University.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience of using performance analysis equipment, software, and related technical activities in a sport or higher education environment.
• Practical knowledge of video capture, data handling, equipment setup, and basic fault-finding.
• Practical knowledge of performance analysis software, including Hudl SportsCode, Angles, Dartfish, Nacsport, Metrica, and related tools, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance, effective support, and hands‑on assistance to staff and students.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage equipment loans, stock, maintenance, and records accurately.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements and the ability to work safely in practical settings.
• As well as this technical knowledge we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team, but can also work individually, is self‑motivated, with initiative and a solution orientated aptitude.

Additional Responsibilities

• Have a genuine interest in helping staff and students develop their knowledge and confidence in using performance analysis tools and technologies.
• Have a sound knowledge of statutory Health & Safety requirements (e.g., Risk Assessments, Method Statements) to allow us to create safe working environments for sport performance analysis.
• Hold a degree equivalent qualification in relevant subject with evidence of having studied sport performance analysis.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

All applications must be submitted online. The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.