Academy Performance Analyst (U9-U14)

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy.

Key Responsibilities

• To aid in the development and the management of the Academy Performance Analysis Department.
• To manage, coordinate and schedule the part-time Academy Analysts.
• Film and analyse individual and team performances within the Academy, namely the U9-14 teams.
• Organise and coordinate the collection & distribution of match footage for the U9-14 age groups.
• Undertake training, pre-match, post-match and live analysis of Academy players.
• Work in conjunction with coaches and analysts to build presentations for game/individual performance reviews.
• Build performance profiles using databasing and statistical reporting techniques.
• Provide coaches and players with trend analysis information.
• Aiding with coach development by filming sessions and producing a report.
• Carry out analysis, filming, coding and video editing.
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date database of matches and events.
• Create an age‑appropriate education framework.
• Sharing of relevant video, data and other resources with all key stakeholders.
• Provide education to all key stakeholders on how to use a variety of platforms.
• Undertake available training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience.
• To attend briefings, courses and seminars as required.
• Keep abreast of current research and the latest developments in Sports Analysis practice.
• To demonstrate consistent high standards of behaviour and operate within the parameters of the club code of conduct.

General

• To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of customers and colleagues.
• Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the club’s safeguarding provision.
• To uphold and promote organisational policies and procedures.
• To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the organisation.
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Personal Characteristics and Experience

• Excellent IT skills (Mac and PC) and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities.
• Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Confident, resilient and self‑motivated.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, target driven environment.
• Experience of working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at elite level.
• Experience of being in an Analysis setting, with line management responsibility (desirable).
• Experience of working in a Category 1 Academy or First Team.
• Experienced user of software such as Piero/Hudl/Sportscode/Studio/Wyscout/StatsBomb.
• Advanced coding & visualisation ability such as R/Python/XML/XSLT/Power BI (desirable).
• Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge.

Essential Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science).

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science).
• FA recognised coaching qualification or overseas equivalent (e.g. FA Level 2).

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Two complimentary staff season tickets.
• Company Pension with Aviva.
• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well‑being.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust.

Core Values

• We are proud of who we are and what we do.
• We are positive, inspired and passionate.
• We are ambitious and driven.
• We are prepared, honest and humble.
• We are the heartbeat of our community.
• We are the club of opportunity.

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.