First Team Assistant Performance Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Men’s First Team - Performance Analysis

REPORTS TO: Head of Performance Analysis

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Key Responsibilities

The role will focus on providing football analysis support to the First Team, primarily within – but not restricted to the following areas:

Training Analysis

• Lead in the capture of training sessions
• Lead in the coding and data generation of training sessions
• Create and manage training databases and interactive planners

Pre-match analysis

• Support in the preparation of pre-match content
• Support in profiling opposition teams in set pieces through the application of video and analytics

Match day responsibilities

• Lead in the capture of home match days
• Provide away game support when required
• Must be available to work at all senior matches (home and away)

Post-match analysis

• Assist with additional tasks when required
• Support in the collection and maintenance of set piece video databases

 

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

Minimum undergraduate degree relating to the field of sports science, data science or performance analysis

Desirable

Experience working in a professional football analysis environment

Post-graduate qualification in a related discipline

Coaching Qualification(s)

Competencies in the following software/hardware: Catapult Focus/Matchtracker, HUDL Sportscode Elite and HUDL platforms, Tableau

 

Skills/Knowledge

Ability to retain a very high standard of output whilst operating within strict deadlines

Effective at preparing, planning and implementing workloads

Technical and tactical understanding of football (strategies, systems, philosophies, game models)

Exceptional inter-personal skills that facilitate the effective delivery of performance insights, build connections and support a strong team cohesion

A willingness to work flexible hours in accordance with the demands of the role

Strong desire to continuously challenge, learn and move forward

Contribute to driving standards of practice within the performance analysis department

 

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the online form on our Bristol Sport Careers page or email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected].

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on 14th November 2025

Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of any of our job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.