Academy Performance Analyst x2

The roles

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic and highly motivated candidates to join the expanding Academy Performance Analysis Department at Norwich City Football Club.

The two roles will be Academy Performance Analyst roles within our Professional Development Phase with the U18s and Youth Development Phase with our U9s to U16s.

The ideal candidates will be committed and hard-working, with a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidates will work closely with the Lead Academy Performance Analyst, Academy Coaching Team and Head Performance Analyst to ensure all Performance Analysis services within the Academy run efficiently for players, coaches, and all staff.

• Start Date: July 1st 2025 (Flexible Earlier Start Available)
• Role Reports to: Lead Academy Performance Analyst

Key tasks/responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Support the implementation of Performance Analysis support services across the Academy including an opposition analysis framework, live match analysis and post-match debriefing at team and individual level.                                                        
• Provide analytical and technical support on match days (both home and away).
• Drive consistency across all Performance Analysis working practices and support club alignment, promoting collaboration.
• Work closely with the MDT to assist on individual development plans (IDPs).
• Assist in the storing of longitudinal video examples and data insights which can be readily available when requested.
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s standard operating procedures (SOP) documents.          
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet the football club’s changing priorities.

Personal skills

• Influential communicator and positive role model
• Creative and open minded
• Proactive in supporting the improvement of team and individual performance
• Excellent work ethic and commitment
• Values and respects others, encouraging collaboration
• Flexible in nature
• Receptive to feedback

Essential

• MSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in elite football.
• Knowledge and expertise of industry standard performance analysis software’s, specifically the Hudl Suite.

Desirable

• UEFA C Coaching Licence
• Talent ID Level 2

How to apply

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, follow the link HERE and click ‘Apply’ now to become an Academy Performance Analyst at Norwich City Football Club! You will also be required to complete a task upon interview. 

Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt. We retain the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applicants.

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. 

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.