Head of Analysis – Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club

Job Description
Responsibility –
Coordinate the analytical support across the First Team and Academy departments.

Main Duties –
– Drive a Performance Analysis pathway that assists in the development of players and teams from the Academy age group squads through to First Team level.
– Work closely with the First Team coaching staff to provide a detailed level of support that incorporates pre-match, live and post-match analysis through the use of video and data.
– Assist the Director of Football and Academy Manager in the application of the clubs’ Football Philosophy and succession planning.
– Work with the Head of Coaching and members of the Performance Analysis Department with the implementation of the club’s Coach Education program.
– Manage responsibilities and development of all members of staff within the Performance Analysis department.
– Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate Performance Analysis support to other departments at the football club.

Essential Requirements –
– A minimum of 3 years working in professional football.
– Previous experience of managing a department with multiple staff.
– A 2:1 undergraduate degree in a Sports Science related course.
– Excellent knowledge of SportsCode software.

Desirable Skills –
– MSc in Sports Performance Analysis or equivalent.
– Evidence of technical and tactical understanding from coaching qualifications or playing experience.
– Previous experience using Opta and Tracab data.
– Previous experience of using Coach Paint and Tableau software.

Personal Specification –
– Strong management skills and able to work as part of a team.
– Excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable to work with members of staff across departments.
– Ability to work under pressure and willing to work unsociable hours.
– Be forward thinking, organised and able to plan long-term.
– High level I.T. and presentation skills.
– Comfortable working with large data sets and the application of statistics in football.
– Fully enhanced DBS Check and up to date Child Protection Certificate.

How to apply
To apply for this position and to receive a full Job Description, please send a covering letter and CV to linkennings@wolves.co.uk outlining your suitability for the role. Please use the title of the position as the email subject. The deadline for applications is 09:00 Thursday 13th July 2017

Wolverhampton Wanderers is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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