At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead performance analysis for the Scotland Women National Team, providing insights for coaches and players.
- Company: Scottish Rugby, a dynamic organisation committed to women's sports.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work in a high-performance environment with a focus on innovation.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values diversity and encourages growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on women's rugby through data-driven insights and analysis.
- Qualifications: 4+ years as a performance analyst with strong software 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’ experience, preferably including leadership of a programme.
- Demonstratable competency with performance analysis software and hardware including Hudl, Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Tableau/Power B/Microsoft Excel, Limit8 or other capture hardware, IP cameras.
- 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.
EEO Statement: Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Scotland Women National Team (WNT) Lead Performance Analyst: Scottish Rugby employer: Triathlonscotland
Scottish Rugby is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the sports industry. As the Lead Performance Analyst for the Scotland Women National Team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on player development while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, Scottish Rugby provides a unique platform for career advancement in a vibrant and supportive setting.
