Data Scientist

Wrexham AFC Share Show more options DATA SCIENTIST Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom · 1 day ago · Over 100 people clicked apply Responses managed off LinkedIn

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To play a key role in the development of Wrexham AFC Medical Performance team, helping to develop strategies and practices to enhance performance programming and player development. The role will work collaboratively across sports science, performance, football and medical to help develop a ‘best in class’, performance department.

Main Responsibilities

Lead on GPS data collection post training, games and matchdays and presenting visually to management, players and performance department. Lead on the collection and presentation of wellbeing, player profiling, VBT and other markers as requested. Create and optimise processes for extracting and merging data from varies platforms. Lead and develop front end visuals for the club’s high performance and Sports Science department. Accelerate the use of data driven insights for practitioners via the use of interactive tools (Power Bi / Tableau etc). Lead on research and innovation within football and elite sports across the Medical Performance and Sports Science department (technology / services / AI etc). Deliver physical, gym and recovery sessions as required. Create a structured internal CPD data insights programme for the wider MDT. Lead on high performance insight data integration with Train My Athlete / skillcorner software. Lead short term and long-term data driven projects to help identify current performance trends in elite football. Compile pre-season, in-season and post season testing data and ensure data is collected and presented effectively and efficiently. Any other duties as requested.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Academy has a positive, safe, and supportive experience.Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club/Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Childrens Barred List)

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusionresponsibilities

Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About The Candidate

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

BSc / MSc Sport and Exercise Science / Data Analysis / Performance Analysis or relevant subject area. Previous experience working in elite sport.

Personal Specification – Skills / Abilities Required

Proficient use of Analytic software packages (Power Bi etc). Desire to strive for marginal performance gains through analysis, collection and visualisation of data. Previous experience with Statsports, VALD technology and associated data points. Demonstrate consistent leadership and management skills. Ability to work in a high pressurised environment with a flexible approach to working hours and job role. Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills. Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards. Evidence of being a strong team player. Competent use of IT programmes, data bases, Poer Bi, Tableau and online systems. Ability to display key data visually and extract high level data for performance benefit. Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport Byddai hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn fantais amlwg