Academy Performance Analyst

Organisation: Yorkshire Rugby Academy
Salary: £26-£28,000 per annum
Location: Yorkshire based
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 15 May 2025
Job Description: Yorkshire Rugby Academy are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to lead our Performance Analysis, ensuring the highest level of tactical and technical analysis to support the coaching staff and players.

Some key responsibilities include:

Lead the design, delivery, and management of all performance analysis services across Yorkshire Rugby Academy, ensuring alignment with the Academy’s technical, tactical, and player development strategies.
Coordinate the filming, coding, and analysis of all Academy fixtures and training sessions (including Junior Academy Festivals and ACE partner games), delivering insightful individual and team reviews.
Collaborate closely with the Head of Academy, Transition Coaches, and specialist staff to integrate analysis outputs into individual player development plans and Academy-wide strategies.
Lead and support a high-performance learning environment, fostering the development of analysis literacy among players and coaches, and mentoring staff where appropriate.
Manage the Academy’s performance analysis systems and online platforms, ensuring data security, accessibility, and optimal organisation of player data, video footage, and analysis resources.
Watch and analyse upcoming opposition games (live or recorded), contributing to weekly opposition reports and assisting in the preparation of tactical previews for players and staff.
Prepare and deliver engaging, player-centred presentations that utilise video and analysis software to enhance visual learning and improve player understanding of tactical concepts.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with coaching and support staff, ensuring analysis insights are timely, relevant, and contribute directly to decision-making processes.
Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.
How to apply: recruitment@rfu.com