Job Purpose
As a First Team Post-Match Performance Analyst at Luton Town, you will play a crucial role within the Analysis department in leading the process of post-match analysis, using video and data to drive the review process after each fixture. Focusing on post-match analysis, this includes the production of a team review meeting, a post-match data report and any analysis that enhances the feedback process to the first team players, enabling the team to maximise performance throughout the season.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand the key principles and playing style of the club/coaching team - conduct thorough post-match analysis, identifying key trends in our structure, playing style and overall performance, providing video, documentation and key insights to the coaching/management team whenever required
* Support the pre-match process in helping annotate video where required - work together with other members of the department to ensure weekly documentation is readily available to the coaching team
* Travel with the First Team to home and away fixtures, providing real-time analysis during matches, offering valuable insights in fast paced, pressurised environments
* Develop and maintain authentic and effective working relationships throughout the club
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team and academy squads
* Produce specific analysis projects as and when required by the Manager and coaching team, to support research and development within the Football department
* Representing the club, always model the club’s values and valued behaviours
Education / Qualifications / Training
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Minimum of 2 years’ full-time experience in a performance analysis role within a professional football club
* Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports related discipline (e.g Sports Coaching / Sports Science) or equivalent experience
* Excellent football knowledge, with a strong tactical understand of different playing styles
* Proficiency in using a variety video analysis softwares and other relevant tools (Hudl SportsCode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, SBG Matchtracker, SBG Focus etc)
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
* Strong communication skills to effectively convey analysis and recommendations to the coaching staff and players
* Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Passion for football and a genuine interest in continuous learning and improvement
* Excellent communication skills to effectively present your analysis and recommendations to the coaching staff and players, verbally and visually
* Creative in methods of presentation
* Ability to highlight key messages
* A clear understanding of the day‑to‑day Football environment
* A genuine interest in continuous learning and improvement
Desirable
* MSc in a sports discipline
* UEFA Coaching Badge
Additional Information
This a Full-Time role
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
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