Senior Academy Analyst

Senior Academy Analyst | Celtic FC (Jobs in Sport Performance Analysis)Job DescriptionThis role will provide high-level analysis to our senior academy squads, as directed, whilst working closely with the relevant coaching staff to aid the development of our young players.In addition, this role will be responsible for the co-ordination of other analysts to ensure the filming, coding & uploading of academy matches each week are completed within the set framework, to the required standard & on time.Latest VideosKey accountabilities will include:Lead on the filming, uploading, coding & feedback process of the senior academy squads’ fixtures & training sessionsProduce, share & present in-depth analysis relevant to the team, unit & individual performanceCreate Pre/post-match analysis & review training sessions in a timely fashion to meet specific deadlinesProvide individual analytical support to aid the development of our young players, as required, & maintain this process to promote continued developmentCoordinate other analysts to attend Academy matches in order to film a wide angle for the requested matchFollowing each filmed academy match ensure other analysts code the game in the required format & upload this to our online analysis platform in a timely fashionProvide in-game analysis to the coaches through live codingCollate & continue to update best practice content of the first team to be shared with academy playersInitiate and carry out ad-hoc research projects for the benefit of team and individual performanceManage footage from academy age groups, liaising with opposition clubs to exchange home & away footageUpload academy footage & distribute to the relevant age groups using our internal platformEnsure the relevant age groups footage is uploaded to the league exchange as requiredAssist with Academy Recruitment, in terms of producing footage for assessment reports as requiredCreate and maintain a video database to follow all of our players through their full journey at the Youth AcademyAdditional filming of Junior Academy games, to give our youngest players the experience of video analysis as requiredStay informed of elite practices within football analysis and be pro-active in the search of new technologies, innovations and processes to enhance current processesSkills and Experience requiredPrevious experience of working within youth/professional footballFamiliarity with analysis software (Sportscode, Studio, Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote etc.)Efficient using performance analysis equipment to effectively film both matches & training in a wide-angle formatCreation of relevant, engaging & detailed analysisCoaching / youth developmentMinimum undergraduate degree relating to the field of performance analysis, sports & exercise science or data scienceA strong technical and tactical understanding of football with the ability to contextualise and deliver this knowledge to coaches and playersExperience delivering engaging analysis within youth/professional footballHighly competent in software such as Sportscode, Studio, Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote etc.Skilled in the use of camera equipment to record matches & trainingStrong work ethic – pro activeEffective organising and planningProject yourself as a role modelCommunicationCoaching qualifications (UEFA B / Elite Youth A Licence)Comfortable collecting, handling and understanding data in order to integrate this into a feedback process with players & coachesManaging staff / studentsAdherence to Health and Safety, equal opportunities and compliance with all relevant policiesSome flexibility may be required in working hours by prior agreement, e.g. weekday matchesDedicated Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to our Colleagues Benefits & Discount PlatformSubsidised on-site canteenHow to applyTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role below by 5pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025.Please submit your application by 5pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025.Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to feedback to applicants that have not been selected for interview stage.No job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, civil partnership status, any gender re-assignment/identity/expression, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability or other legal protected characteristics.We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the criteria for the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr