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Term: PermanentDepartment: AcademyLocation: Wast Hills Training GroundSalary: Competitive​Hours of Work:...
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Term: Permanent
Department: Academy
Location: Wast Hills Training Ground
Salary: Competitive
Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
Application closing date: Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate and promote the Academy culture creating an elite environment for the development of young players.
- To support the academy performance analysts in their day-to-day duties to ensure the highest standards of work are met.
- To ensure a consistency of analysis though out all levels of the club.
- Communicate and engage with parents/guardians where appropriate.
- Attend all professional development events.
- To attend meetings, conferences and other associated events as directed by the Performance Analysis Department.
- Any other duties as defined from time to time in conjunction with the Performance Analysis Department.
- Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process.
- Always monitor the wellbeing of Academy players, liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Ensure compliance with all the Policies and Procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, always paying regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy and procedures.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Lead Academy Performance Analyst to meet the objectives of the Performance Analysis & Data department.
- Oversee the analysis processes for the U9-U14 age groups.
- Create and deliver analysis sessions for the U12-U14 age groups. This includes group and individual sessions.
- Creation, uploading and presenting of learning activation videos in relation to the coaching curriculum.
- Provide coaches with content to create learning review videos and upload them to online platforms (U12, U13/14).
- Live recording and coding of academy fixtures. Recording of training sessions where necessary.
- Analyse, review and evaluate fixtures to produce statistical data as detailed in the Academy Performance Plan.
- Evaluation of game data and creation of key information on observed trends to coaching staff as required.
- Aiding in coach development through the Coach Analysis process, involves filming a specific coaching session and providing objective feedback to the coach.
- Help to mentor and manage work placement students within the academy analysis department.
- Help to maintain best practice libraries for both team and individuals.
- Performing other tasks assigned to the performance analysis & data team where necessary.PERSON SPECIFICATIONQualificationsEssential Requirements
- FA Safeguarding Children certificate.
- FA First Aid in Sport certificate.
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in relevant discipline.
- Masters degree in relevant discipline.Desirable Requirements
- UEFA C coaching license.
- Valid Driving Licence.ExperienceEssential Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an academy setting.Desirable Requirements
- Previous coaching or teaching experience.
- Data analysis experience with collecting and managing databases.Knowledge and SkillsEssential Requirements
- Computer literacy.
- Video editing.
- Data software packages.
- Written and oral skills.Desirable Requirements
- Good football knowledge.
- Good knowledge of analysis and its applications.
- Understanding of different pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning.
Personal Requirements
- Collaborative.
- Knowledgeable.
- Adaptable to change.
- Uses initiative.
- Trustworthy.
Terms of Appointment
- 37.5 hours per week.
- 20 days annual leave (rising by 1 day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days, plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- 6-month probation period.
Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community. We will consider applications solely based on merit regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.
Birmingham City FC promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applications from all individuals in society. If you have any particular requirements or need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.
All candidates are required to complete our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Survey using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ymR2zBpuNf. The survey will take approximately 1 minute to complete, is completely voluntary and you can respond with “prefer not to say” to any questions that you do not feel comfortable in answering. All responses will remain anonymous, and we will use the information collected to review our recruitment processes and ensure we continue to encourage a diverse and inclusive working environment to help us achieve our equality objectives.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
