Head of Academy Performance Analysis | Oxford United FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis)
Oxford United's Academy are recruiting for a Head of Performance Analysis to lead and manage the performance analysis provision across all academy age groups (U9–U21) at Oxford United.
The Head of Academy Performance Analysis will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive analysis structure that supports individual player development, coach education, and the academy’s playing philosophy, in line with the club’s performance plan.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design and delivery of performance analysis services across all academy age groups, ensuring alignment with the club's footballing philosophy and game model.
- Line‑manage and mentor a team of academy performance analysts, interns, and placement students.
- Contribute to the club's long‑term player development strategy through data‑informed insights and objective performance feedback.
Match & Training Analysis
- Coordinate video capture, pre‑ and post‑match analysis for U21 and U18 games, and support for foundation and youth development phases (U9–U16).
- Deliver individual, unit, and team feedback sessions tailored to each age group’s learning needs and development objectives.
- Record and code key in‑game events, tactical behaviours, and physical outputs using appropriate performance analysis software.
Player Development & Review
- Contribute to individual learning plans and six‑week reviews by providing objective analysis of player progress and key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to identify development areas and provide supporting video and data evidence for player reflection and growth.
- Support the creation of player highlight and benchmarking videos for internal development and external presentation.
- Create motivational videos for U18 and U21.
- Assist academy coaches with pre‑match opposition analysis, training planning support, and review sessions.
- Support cross‑department collaboration with sports science, medical, and recruitment teams to integrate analysis into wider multidisciplinary processes.
- Maintain and enhance the academy’s video library, analysis database, and performance dashboards.
- Ensure efficient workflow processes around filming, coding, tagging, and archiving match and training footage.
- Stay up to date with advancements in analysis software and technology to maintain a modern and efficient analysis operation.
About The Candidate
- Relevant degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Coaching, or related field.
- Experience in a football performance analysis role, ideally within an academy setting.
- Strong proficiency with industry‑standard analysis software (e.g., Hudl Sportscode & Studio, Wyscout, Final Cut Pro, iMovie).
- High‑level video editing and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of long‑term player development principles and academy football environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coaches, players, and support staff.
- Experience managing or mentoring analysis interns/assistants.
- UEFA coaching qualifications (or willingness to work toward them).
- Familiarity with EPPP processes and academy audit requirements.
- Understanding of data integration using platforms such as Tableau, Excel, or Power BI.
- Strong relationships with First Team Analysts, Phase Leads, Sports Science & Medical Teams, Recruitment & Talent ID, and Analysis Interns/Placement Students.
Oxford United Football Club is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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