U9 - U12 Performance Analyst

U9 – U12 Performance Analyst

Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Closing Date 26 September 2024

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We’re looking for a performance analyst who will work closely with the Foundation Development Phase and Youth Development Phase coaches, to deliver elite level video and data analysis for our U9 – U12 age groups. You will also work alongside our Head of Pre-Academy (under 7 and under 8 age groups) to support those players entering the academy through video analysis.

You will work collaboratively with our coaches to produce and deliver video and data analysis for player individual learning plans and ensure the work produced aligns with the key technical and tactical development targets set by the coaches for each age group.

To support our coaches, you will produce and annotate clips from match days and training, encouraging our coaches to utilise video for individual and team feedback, as well as for player reviews throughout the season.

Working with our Head of Academy Performance Analysis, you will ensure that all U9 – U12 home and away games are filmed, to allow coaches and players to review performance.

You will work closely with the wider academy analysts to maintain a ‘best practice’ video database, that is maintained and updated weekly in accordance with needs and requirements of the coaching staff.

Your impact

You will hold an undergraduate degree in a sports discipline (minimum of 2:1) and be proficient in Hudl Sportscode (or a similar platform).

With previous experience of working within an elite professional football club, you will have excellent football knowledge to observe, analyse and interpret technical and tactical performance.

You will have knowledge, understanding and application of data sets and visualisation specific to professional football.

You will have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage and prioritise deadlines. You will be an excellent communicator, being able to visually and verbally present to a range of key stakeholder audiences.

About the team

You will work for our Head of Academy Performance Analysis, along with our academy performance analysts and coaches.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.