Academy Analyst

Organisation: Swansea City AFC
Salary: Competitive
Location: Swansea
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Job Description: JOB TITLE Academy Analyst
DEPARTMENT Academy
RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Performance Analysis (direct), Lead Phase Coach
SALARY Competitive
CONTRACT Full-time, 40 hours a week
WORK FLEXIBILITY The position will involve working irregular hours; evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Purpose of Role
• Lead the performance analysis support to the Youth Development Phase age groups (U13-U16)
• Support with the analysis provision in the Foundation Phase age groups (U9-U12)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal Growth
• Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspect of your role is up-to-date and forward thinking.
• Build relationships throughout the academy and broader.

Main Roles & Responsibilities – Academy Analyst
• Lead on all analysis tasks for the Youth Development Phase as directed by the Head of Academy Performance Analysis.
• Create content for all analysis meetings (i.e. game plan, pre match, post-match, unit, individual).
• Create individual post-match data reports for U13-U16 players.
• Training analysis and databasing sessions.
• Match day capture, live coding and feedback.
• Sharing of content onto relevant platforms for staff and players.
• Creating and maintaining best practice libraries for individuals, units and team footage.
• Wherever necessary (or available) to support information with internal or external data
• Support coaching staff in identifying, monitoring and preparing information for individual player development plans.
• Support the Head of Academy Performance Analysis with developing the Analysis Work Placement Students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or a related field (e.g. Sport Science)
• First-hand experience in the use of industry standard analysis products (e.g. Hudl Sportscode or SBG Focus)
• Minimum of 1 years’ performance analysis experience within a professional football academy.
Desirable
• Postgraduate qualification in performance analysis or related field
• Football coaching qualifications (UEFA B Licence)
• Full UK Driving License

General Accountabilities
• Continue to challenge, learn and set standards within performance analysis
• Creative and open-minded
• Being proactive in organization
• Attentive to detail and driven to succeed
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT
This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

GENERAL STATEMENT
Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE
The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children).

The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the
organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
How to apply: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2989/academy-analyst.html