Performance Analyst

Colchester United has student internships available across the First Team for the 2026/2027 season. This specific role will be to assist the analysis process across the First Team. Those invited to interview will be asked to complete a small task to demonstrate their analysis skills and football understanding., Work closely with and support the first team staff
- Provide support to the pre and post-match analysis process
- Film training sessions with a drone and via IP camera's to manage the upkeep of our recording processes on HUDL
- Coding at the analyst and coaches request - key events, key players, tactical events, clipping for players, etc
- Assist with delivering analysis sessions - group and individual
- Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently and responsibly
- Completing ad-hoc requests
- Be available to work flexible hours

What to Expect From Us:

- Induction training

- Experience working within league football

- Access to CPD events to further improve learning

- Access to standardised analysis software and platforms

- Opportunities to grow and develop as analyst under the supervision of experienced staff

- See operations of a football club and work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Contract Type - Work Placement - Ideal for Undergraduate Students / Placement Year Students / Masters Students / Those looking to gain experience in professional football., Demonstrate good knowledge and tactical understanding of the game
- Be proficient using Mac iOS & Windows products (Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
- Be working towards completing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in sports science or a relevant field OR have experience working as a performance analyst
- Be adaptable to the workflow of professional football
- Cope in high demand situations
- Be able to commit to the entire 2026/2027 season

Desirable candidate qualities:

- Have Knowledge and expertise of industry software, specifically in relation to SBG, HUDL, and Hudl Sportscode.