First Team Assistant Performance Analyst

Lincoln City is an ambitious club investing in an expansion to the performance analysis department with the aim of finding an edge to win in a highly competitive league working alongside a forward-thinking and talented head coach and coaching staff., To assist within the club's performance analysis department under the instruction of the Head of Performance Analysis, the Head Coach and ultimately the Director of Football. The Assistant Performance Analyst will assist in all performance analysis needs but specialising in set-plays, post-match analysis and the player individual performance plans. The Assistant Performance Analyst will ensure that all information collected can be communicated in a diverse manner to ensure understanding by coaching staff, as well as performance staff. The purpose of the Assistant Performance Analyst is to provide information that can influence the coaching and performance process at Lincoln City, and ultimately lead to competitive short-term and long-term games. Positive interpersonal skills along with a sound understanding of football and recruitment are paramount for this role., Live capturing and coding for home and away games
- Research and assist in the creation of set-play routines with the coaching staff
- Assist in post-match review and critical analysis
- To maintain and update player clips for individual performance plans (IPP'S)
- To set and maintain high standards within the working environment
- Ensure regular and effective communications for information sharing are had within the department
- To collaborate in a positive, enthusiastic and helpful demeanour at all times

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
- Establish and maintain relationships with external institutions
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines whilst functioning in a fast-moving environment
- Hold a full current and clean up to date driving licence
- Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
- Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
- Good listener
- Have an altruistic demeanour cognisant of others' emotions

TECHNICAL/WORK-BASED SKILLS

Essential
- Excellent understanding of football tactics
- Familiarity to operate or learn with haste, performance analysis technology & research within data/key performance indicators

GENERAL SKILLS AND ATRIBUTES

Essential
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
- Excellent computer skills with competency in Mac, Windows and Cloud data management
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of football
- Excellent understanding in operating other various specific (and non-specific) computer software programs such as HUDL Sportscode, HUDL studio and WYScout

Desirable
- Experience working with big data

EXPERIENCE

Essential
- Experience of working in a professional sport's environment

Desirable
- Experience of working in a professional football environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential
- Undergraduate Degree in Sports Studies or related subject
MSC in Sports Performance Analysis or related subject

Desirable
- FA Coaching Badges (Level 1, Level 2, UEFA B)

This role is full-time (40 hours per week). However, you will be expected to work such additional hours as is deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role. In particular, flexibility will be required to meet the operational needs of the Company which includes working on match days, bank holidays, evenings or weekends as required.