First Team Performance Analyst

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

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

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