Academy Performance Analyst

Academy Performance Analyst

About The Role

Following an internal promotion, Leicester City Football Club Academy are seeking a focused, motivated and enthusiastic Performance Analyst to deliver high quality analysis support within the Youth Development Phase (YDP) of the Academy, aiding the individual development of our players as they progress with the Club.

Based at Leicester City Football Club’s new world-class Training Ground, this role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with the wider Academy departments.

The main duties of this role are to;

–        Attend and film YDP training and fixtures

–        Provide statistical data and video content of Category 1 and 2 opposition, from both a team and individual perspective

–        Prepare and deliver pre- and post-match presentations, detailing tactical and objective information for players and coaches, and evaluating team tactics

–        Provide analysis, feedback, support and guidance to relevant stakeholders, including coaches and individual players when required

–        Conduct ‘day release’ programme sessions

–        Generally aim to provide a ‘best practice’ service to players and coaches through collaboration and a focus on Continuing Professional Development

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have attained a degree in Sports Science or Performance Analysis (or equivalent / similar relevant discipline), have experience working with young athletes, and be able to work both collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary setting and also under their own initiative.

It will be essential that the successful candidate has experience using SportsCode analysis software, high level communication skills, have the ability to work flexibly to a changing work calendar, and thrive in a high-pressure and dynamic environment.

About the Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition.  The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays.  Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2021 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Benefits Package 

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type – Permanent
Hours – 37.5 hours per week

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

To see a full job description and to apply for the role, please follow this link:  https://lcfc.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/145770?aisId=3&WSID=99&src=3