Job Description
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Sports Scientist with the ability to apply data analytics to improve athletic performance? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for an Academy Sports Scientist with a particular focus on analysing data to support its Sports Science operations at our Training Ground Facility at Clayton Wood in Trent Vale.
Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Science, the successful applicant will be responsible for optimising player performance using data analytics. The role involves two key aspects: developing effective reporting systems to track athletic performance and delivering athletic development sessions to support the development of all Academy players.
This is an exciting time to be involved at Stoke City Football Club where you, along with staff across all our teams will have an important role in contributing to the Club’s success.
Main Responsibilities
1. Extracting insights from a variety of sources and interpreting complex data to inform tactical and strategic decisions.
2. Creating and maintaining clear and actionable dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI or custom-built solutions.
3. Delivering performance insight to a range of key stakeholders including coaches, parents and players.