BRFC Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to:
Lead Performance Analyst
Responsible for:
N/A
Hours of work:
A minimum of 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary. This will include regular evening and weekend work.
Contractual Status:
Permanent
Job purpose:
To assist in the tactical analysis and football insights within the club. To provide key insights into the lead analyst & senior coaching staff in order to enhance provision quality.
2. Duties and responsibilities:
* To support the coaching staff by providing detailed football insights that align with the club’s playing philosophy and game model;
* Combine visual tactical expertise with data-driven analysis to deliver actionable insights that enhance coaching and match preparation processes.
* Commitment to delivering best practices to players in both group and individual settings while maintaining safeguarding and professional standards.
* Utilize both visual and data-driven analysis to support coaching decisions.
* Collaborate with the data science department, 1 st team coaching staff & performance staff to ensure a shared vision of the game, delivering clarity in analytical outputs.
* Develop & deliver pre-match, live, and post-match analysis in collaboration with coaching staff.
* Travel with the First Team to all matches, including live coding during games & instant feedback.
* Record and analyze training sessions, producing actionable insights for coaches and players based around key objectives.
* Work closely with Lead 1 st Team Analyst to align processes with the club’s strategic goals.
* Build a comprehensive library of best practices, including tactical insights and methodologies.
* Update technical and tactical statistical databases to reflect the club’s evolving philosophy.
* Assist in the delivery of individual and group analysis sessions to players, tailored to their development needs.
* Have a key focus around preparation for set-piece analysis (pre-/post- and in-game).
* Support coaching staff by providing detailed documentation and resources.
* Stay informed of advancements in analytical techniques, platforms, and technologies.
* Explore new innovations to enhance the department’s output and performance.
* Learn and adapt to new IT equipment and analysis tools.
* Work towards publication of 2x tactical based/performance analysis based peer reviewed papers per season as part of the clubs research program.
* Ensure all analysis equipment is maintained and updated, liaising with relevant providers for new tools when required.
* Manage the department’s data storage, ensuring backups of all analysis presentations and documentation.
* Assist in the development of work placement students, creating structured tasks to support their learning and development.
* Liaise with external analysis providers such as IMPECT, SkillCorner, Hudl and Opta for services and updates.
* Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all elite players while maintaining professional boundaries.
3. Skills required:
* Strong understanding of football tactics and the ability to break down the game through the lens of the club’s playing philosophy.
* Competent with the following IT appliances; HUDL, SportsCode, WyScout, Coach Paint / Piero, IMPECT and Microsoft Office inc. PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
* Exceptional communication skills to deliver insights to players and coaching staff effectively.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in analysis techniques.
* Competent using video cameras and video capture equipment for the use of filming in wide-angle.
4. Knowledge required:
* High level football tactical and technical understanding;
* Previous experience working in Performance Analysis within an elite senior football environment;
* Football coaching experience, or coaching analyst at senior level; and
* Sound knowledge of Mac and Windows-based operating systems
About The Candidate
5. Qualifications required:
* Postgraduate degree in Sports Science / Sports Coaching or a similar degree subject;
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