JOB TITLE: Men's Set Piece Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Men's First team Analysis Department
JOB FUNCTION: Lead delivery and support to the set piece coach with detailed analysis on opponent teams, along with Chelsea match and training reviews.
LOCATION: Cobham (Plus travel to domestic and international locations)
CONTRACT: Permanent / full time
PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):
- To support and assist the set piece coach with all aspects of set play analysis and execution, both at the training ground and on match days
- Provide detailed pre-match analysis on upcoming opponents, breaking down their strategies, strengths and weaknesses
- Ability to present reviews, ideas and solutions to the coach
- In-game analysis: support the set play process during matches, focusing on pre-match set up and actionable feedback during the games
- Provide game-plan reviews on team and players level with the set piece coach
- Proactively provide insights on player and team development throughout the season, constantly reviewing performances and delivering feedback with video and data.
- Assist the set piece coach on the training field where required
- Maintain and organise required reference / performance databases
- Proactive study of set piece trends and keeping up to date on what’s happening around the footballing world
DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):
- To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):
- Provide actionable insights and consistent delivery of analysis / support to the set piece coach
- Ability to work within tight and demanding time frames
- Proactive with finding solution to solve problems and find applicable interventions
- Be able to work within a team and communicate effectively between analysts and coaches
PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):
Qualifications:
- Essential to hold a undergraduate degree in Performance Analysis or in a Sports related subject.
- Desirable to have relevant football coaching qualification, or / analysis qualification
- Desirable to have Drone Pilot License.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years working as a Performance Analyst in an elite sporting environment.
- Ideally has worked for a minimum of 1 year specifically on Set piece analysis
Skills and Behaviours:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (second language would be a benefit).
- Excellent visualisation and presentation skills (Keynote and PowerPoint)
- Excellent knowledge and experience using HUDL Sportscode & Studio, Keynote and PowerPoint (other product knowledge of SBG, Second Spectrum, PowerBi would also be beneficial)
- Excellent football understanding with the ability to communicate clearly with coaches and players using analysis recourses.
- Excellent ability to be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to be flexible with working hours in line with team schedule.
What We Offer:
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.?
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
