Job Description
Post Title
First Team Performance Analyst
Department/Location
Analysis, the Canalside Training Complex
Reports To
Head of Performance Analysis
Head of Football Operations
Purpose of the Role
Assist the Head of Performance Analysis and others in the delivery of first team performance analysis, to inform the training and coaching process.
Functional Links
Internal: Head of Football Operations
Chairman and Directors
Coaching Staff
Sports Scientists
First Team Recruitment Staff
Players
Performance Analysis Staff
Staff and Managers throughout the Club and Foundation
External: Performance Analysts from other Clubs
Other teams’ players and staff
Key Performance Indicators
• Patterns and trends in players’ performance are identified and used to positively impact on players’ development plans and player recruitment strategies;
• Performance analysis data is shared with other Coaching staff and others as required, to inform and support a holistic approach to player development and high performance at First Team level.
Role Specific Responsibilities
Analysis
• To create and maintain tactical and technical databases using Hudl SportsCode;
• To create and maintain a database of goals and chances using Hudl SportsCode;
• To use Hudl SportsCode to create post-match clips for the Coaches to use for the team, unit and individual player reviews;
• To assist in the preparation of opposition analysis (video and iBook reports);
• To analyse opposition individuals;
• To assist in the filming and analysis of training sessions;
• To code individual player clips & maintain individual player databases;
• To ensure all databases compiled from resulting performances are updated in a presentable manner and within an appropriate timeframe; and,
• To assist with the end of season SWOT analysis with other Performance Analysis staff, and identify how to progress for the following season.
CPD
• To undertake CPD on a regular basis and review the activity undertaken, to implement it into daily working practices.
Personal
• To stay relevant with current and emerging performance analysis trends and implement into personal practice;
• To set high standards for self and others and be dissatisfied with average performance; and,
• To maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and evidence-based practice, while remaining innovative and creative.
Other
• To be willing to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will also be required to undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Performance Analysis and/or any other Senior Manager/Director.
How to apply
Huddersfield Town AFC – First Team Performance Analyst How to Apply Thank you for your interest in the position of First Team Performance Analyst with Huddersfield Town AFC. Before you compose your application, please read this document to ensure that, as far as possible, you tailor your submission to meet our requirements. To help you prepare your application, the following documents are also provided: • Advertisement • Job description and person specification To apply for this role, you must send your CV and a covering letter to: jobs@htafc.com by 12 noon on Wednesday 9th September 2020. We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies therefore please ensure that your covering letter and CV: • Are concise • Are tailored for the requirements of the role (generic CVs are unlikely to reflect our requirements) • Are accurate in terms of content and presentation • Are submitted by the specified deadline (late applications are unlikely to be considered) • Highlight any factors that you would like us to take into account, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 In the first instance applications will be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, as detailed on the person specification. As it is not feasible to invite all applicants to interview, we reserve the right to apply additional criteria to the initial short-listing process, if there is a high volume of applicants who, on paper, appear to meet the published criteria. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability. Candidates with a disability who clearly demonstrate they meet the ‘essential’ requirements of the role will be guaranteed an interview; in order to fulfil our commitment to the guaranteed interview scheme, if you have a disability, please ensure this is clearly reflected in your letter of application. We will only provide feedback to candidates who are invited to interview; therefore, if you are unsuccessful at short-listing stage, we will not be able to provide feedback on your application. For information about Huddersfield Town AFC please visit our website: www.htafc.com For information about the Huddersfield Town Foundation please visit our website: www.htafcfoundation.com