At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead performance analysis for the Scotland Women National Team, providing insights for coaches and players.
- Company: Join Scottish Rugby, a dynamic organisation dedicated to women's sports.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, enhanced pension, and access to exclusive events.
- Other info: Flexible hours, travel opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in women's rugby while innovating with cutting-edge analysis methods.
- Qualifications: 4+ years as a performance analyst with strong IT skills and rugby knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This role leads performance analysis for the Scotland Women National Team, providing coaches and players with high-quality video, statistical, and opposition insights to support decision-making and development. It plays a key part in delivering analysis during training and matches, while also coordinating analysts, maintaining systems, and driving learning through engaging reporting and presentations. The role also helps create consistency across the wider women’s performance pathway by aligning standards, tracking player progress, and introducing innovative analysis methods and technologies.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead performance analysis delivery for the Scotland Women National Team, providing consistent support to coaches and players.
- Produce video analysis, opposition previews, statistical reporting, and performance insights to inform planning, decision-making, and player development.
- Take ownership of analysis during training camps and matches, including coordinating analysts, contractors, and students.
- Align analysis standards, reporting, and key metrics across the wider women’s performance pathway and track identified players across competitions.
- Manage analysis systems, software, and data while driving innovation through new methods, technologies, and AI-enabled approaches.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a performance analyst with at least 4 years of experience, preferably including leadership of a programme.
- Demonstrable competency with performance analysis software and hardware including Hudl, Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Tableau/Power BI/Microsoft Excel, Limit8 or other capture hardware, and IP cameras.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Knowledge of rugby union.
- Ability to work long hours during competition periods, travel internationally and adapt to changing schedules.
- Track record of working to deadlines in a demanding and fast-moving environment.
Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to rugby and concert tickets
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing programme
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Scotland Women National Team (WNT) Lead Performance Analyst in Kilmarnock employer: Scottish Rugby
Scottish Rugby is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions innovation and collaboration within the sports sector. As the Lead Performance Analyst for the Scotland Women National Team, you will benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on women's rugby. With perks such as hybrid working, an enhanced pension scheme, and access to exclusive events, this role not only promises meaningful work but also a rewarding lifestyle in the heart of Scotland.
