Academy Performance Analyst | FC

Academy Performance Analyst | Sheffield Wednesday FC

4 December 2025 | Analysis

Academy Performance Analyst | Sheffield Wednesday FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis)

Reporting to the Head of Academy Performance Analysis and the Academy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing analysis support to all phases of the Academy with a particular focus on the Professional Development Phase.

To assist in the management and development of all Academy Performance Analysis interns to provide the Academy Performance Analysis Programme in line with the club’s strategic objectives and EPPP

• To assist the Head of Academy Performance Analysis in developing the Academy’s Performance Analysis department in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and EPPP regulations
• Manage and develop the Academy Performance Analyst interns
• Assist in the management master databases, both video (subjective) and statistical (objective)
• Implement and develop the process of capturing performance across all phases of the Academy
• Produce and report opposition analysis to coaches and players, with a particular focus on the Professional Development Phase
• Develop and maintain a framework for post-match analysis across all phases of the Academy
• Ensure individual clips are available
• Assist in regulating and managing PMA and other online Performance Analysis platforms
• Contribute to ongoing player and staff development
• To undertake CPD organised by the club and other providers
• Work alongside the Academy Recruitment department to source video footage of potential signings
• To adhere to SWFC policies and procedures
• To adhere to Safeguarding practices, ensuring any concerns are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer and Via CPOMS.
• To support a culture where everyone is respected and treated fairly in line with the EDI Code of Practice strategy.
• Any additional duties as requested by Academy Management

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good team player
• Proactive attitude within the role
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Quality focus – takes responsibility for ensuring high quality of work
• Drive and energy – demonstrate enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving objectives set
• Self-development – is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths, and areas for improvement
• A high level of football knowledge
• IT literate – has very good IT skills/video editing skills
• Efficient is using performance analysis systems such as Sports code and Wyscout.
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills and experience
• Previous experience in a football environment (player/coach/analyst) is desirable

Extensive knowledge of working in an Academy structure and EPPP rules and regulations

Academy Performance Analyst | Sheffield Wednesday FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis)