ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Title

ACADEMY PERFORMANCE ANALYST (U18).

Business

Birmingham City Football Club.

Location

The Knighthead Training and Academy Grounds.

Reports to

Head of Academy Performance Analysis

Department

Academy Performance Analysis.

Purpose of the Post

To lead and deliver the performance analysis provision for the U18 age group.

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Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the Analysis provision of the U18 age group.
Attend all continued professional development events.
Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process.
Monitor the wellbeing of Academy players at all times liaising with the Club Safeguarding Team.
Ensure compliance with all the Policies and Procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, paying particular regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy and procedures at all times.
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​ KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
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Head of Academy Performance Analysis.
U18 players and MDT staff.
U16 players and MDT staff.
U21 MDT staff.
Academy Performance Analysts.
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SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for the Analysis provision of the U18 age group (opposition, pre, live, post, statistical, databasing).
Liaise with players and staff on player development progress in line with the ILP’s.
Filming games and training sessions, where necessary.
Creating and maintaining best practice libraries of our academy players and the academies playing philosophy.
Liaising with the Recruitment department to produce player profiles and videos for potential players going out on loan.
Maintain processes and produce reports required by the department (e.g. Multi-Disciplinary Player Reports, Kitman Labs).
Contributing to 5 and 10-week MDT meetings and player reviews.
Aiding with coach development by filming sessions and producing a report in line with the Coach Analysis process.
Contributing to the PDP player audit process to create bespoke insights into our players’ programmes.
Seek own opportunities for CPD opportunities to be supported by the club, in line with the appraisal process.
Helping the department with tasks and projects where necessary.
Ensuring all equipment is maintained and upkept to the appropriate standards.
Collaboration with the Head of Education around the SEP programme when needed.
Communicate and engage with parents/guardians where appropriate, hosting parent workshops as and when needed.
Communicate and promote the Academy culture and values within the elite environment for the development of our young players.
To demonstrate consistent high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the laws of the game, the rules of the Football Association, Premier League and the EFL.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Head of Academy Performance Analysis and Academy Manager(s).
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

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BSc level in Performance Analysis or related disciplines (at least 2:1).
Educated to MSc level in Performance Analysis.
UEFA C Coaching Qualification.
UEFA B coaching licence.
Teaching & learning qualifications.
Data analysis qualifications.
Data analysis degree or qualifications.
SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge & experience of working in an elite academy environment.
Excellent tactical and technical knowledge of football.
Computer Literate.
Competent with Sportscode, Hudl, Wyscout, Studio
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Knowledge of the EPPP.
Experience working in youth development.
Data analysis experience (Excel, Python, Power BI)
Video editing
Coaching experience.
Pedagogical experience.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Collaborative to alongside with other departments.
Knowledgeable.
Adaptable to change.
Hard working.
Honest.
Committed with the willingness to go above and beyond.
Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility.
Approachable person with ability to deal with day-to-day issues on own initiative.
Effective time management and planning skills.
Good attention to detail employing thorough working practices.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

37.5 hours per week of which these are hours to suit the needs of the business.
Employment benefits to include Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
Holiday entitlement.
Probation period to successfully complete and pass.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check, (previously a CRB check).
Employment offer will be subject to a medical clearance process.