U9-U14 Academy Performance Analyst

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, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season 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, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. 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, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club is seeking to recruit a Performance Analyst to join the Performance Analyst department at our Category One Academy.

The successful candidate will aid in the management of the Performance Analysis programme for the Academy (U9-14 teams), providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practice in order to enhance player development through the provision of analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.

Key Responsibilities:

To aid in the development and the management of the Academy Performance Analysis Department and fulfil any such additional directives that may be given from the Academy Lead Performance Analyst and Academy Staff on a regular basis.

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 to the required standard.

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 in order to provide coaches and players with feedback.

Work in conjunction with coaches and analysts to build presentations for game/individual performance reviews (statistical and video)

Build performance profiles using databasing and statistical reporting techniques

Provide coaches and players with trend analysis information to advance the identification and interpretation of player performance profiles.

Aiding with coach development by filming sessions and producing a report in line with the Coach Analysis Process.

Carry out analysis, filming, coding and video editing – providing insights to relevant coaching staff and creating detailed reports, utilising telestration tools, to facilitate player learning opportunities.

Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date database of matches and events as well as producing motivational and educational videos using DCFC and best practice footage.

Create an age-appropriate education framework – relating to team, unit and individual learning styles.

Sharing of relevant video, data and other resources with all key stakeholders (staff, players and parents) where applicable using a variety of different platforms.

Provide education to all key stakeholders (staff, players and parents) on how to use a variety of platforms.

Undertake available training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience.

Utilises all available resources including the latest research and to collaborate with a successful network of external clinical specialists and University links.

To attend briefings, courses and seminars, as able or as required by the Club, The Premier League, and The Football League and commit to undertake Continued Professional Development.

Keep abreast of current research and the latest developments in Sports Analysis practice and suggest ideas to assist with continuous improvement accordingly.

To demonstrate consistent high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the club code of conduct, the Laws of the Game, the Rules of the Football Association or the Rules of the FA Premier League.

General

To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of customers and colleagues, complying with health and safety guidance and policy.

Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the club’s safeguarding provision, ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding children and adults at risk.

To uphold and promote organisational policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work and also including equality, diversity and inclusion.

To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the organisation.

To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.

Personal characteristics and experience:

Excellent IT skills (Mac and PC) and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities, and working with raw data files such as XML & CSV.

Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating.

Excellent people management skills.

Confident, resilient and self motivated.

Excellent Communications skills both verbal and written, with an ability to positively influence.

Excellent presentation skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced, target driven environment.

Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Work using own initiative and as part of a team

Experience of working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at elite level and/or experience of coaching elite players.

Experience of being in an Analysis setting, with line management responsibility (desirable).

Experience of working in a Category 1 Academy or First Team

Experience in the manipulation of performance data sets and visualisations.

Experienced user of software such as, but not limited to Piero/Hudl/Sportscode/Studio /Wyscout/StatsBomb, with demonstrable knowledge of other performance analysis software.

Advanced coding & visualisation ability such as R/ Python/ XML/ XSLT /Power BI (desirable).

Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge with the ability to contextualise the knowledge for player facing material.

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)

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

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 employee benefits include:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two complimentary staff season tickets

Two complimentary staff away memberships

20% discount at DCFC Megastore

Company Pension with Aviva

Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’

Training and development opportunities

Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 02 June 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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