Job Description

Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Performance Analysis (U18) to join

Our Academy Performance Analyst team at our Category One Academy, at Moor Farm Training Ground.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England's most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for aiding in managing the Performance Analysis programme for the Academy U18 team, providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practices. There is a responsibility to ensure part-time players can transition into a full-time programme and be prepared for senior football whilst enhancing player development by providing analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.

Key Role Responsibilities:

To aid in the development and management of the Academy Performance Analysis Department and fulfil any such additional directives that may be given by the Academy Lead Performance Analyst and Academy Staff regularly.

Film and analyse individual and team performances within the Academy, namely the U18 team, to the required standard.

Undertake training, pre-match, post-match, and live analysis of Academy players to provide coaches and players with feedback.

Work with coaches and analysts to build presentations (statistical and video) for game/individual performance reviews.

Build performance profiles using databasing and statistical reporting techniques

Provide coaches and players with trend analysis information to advance the identification and interpretation of player performance profiles.

Carry out opposition analysis, filming, coding and video editing - providing insights to the relevant coaching staff and creating detailed reports, utilising telestration tools to facilitate game plan creation.

Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date database of matches and events and producing motivational and educational videos using DCFC and best practice footage.

Create age and learning style-appropriate education content - relating to team, unit and individuals.

Work with the Head of Education to assist players with creating SEP showcase videos for player assessments.

Work in conjunction with the U18 Coaching Staff to amend and update ILP 12-month portfolios and organise parent review meetings.

Where applicable, relevant video, data, and other resources will be shared with all key stakeholders (staff, players, and parents) using various platforms.

Provide education to all key stakeholders (staff & players) on how to use a variety of platforms

Undertake available training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience.

To attend briefings, courses and seminars, as able or as required by the Club, The Premier League, and The Football League and commit to undertake Continued Professional Development

Keep abreast of current research and the latest developments in Sports Analysis practice and suggest ideas to assist with continuous improvement accordingly.

To demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour and to operate within the parameters of the club code of conduct, the Laws of the Game, the Rules of the Football Association or the Rules of the FA Premier League.

Personal characteristics and experience:

Experience working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at an elite level and/or knowledge of coaching elite players

Experience of working in a Category 1 Academy or First Team

Experience in the manipulation of performance data sets and visualisations

Experienced user of software such as, but not limited to, Piero / Hudl/ Sportscode /Studio / Wyscout/StatsBomb, with demonstrable knowledge of other performance analysis software

Advanced coding & visualisation abilities such as R/ Python/ XML/ XSLT / Power BI (desirable)

Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge with the ability to contextualise the knowledge for player-facing material

Excellent IT skills (Mac and PC) and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities, and working with raw data files such as XML & CSV

Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating

Excellent people management skills

Confident, Resilient and Self Motivated

Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to positively influence

Excellent Presentation skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, target-driven environment

Ability to prioritise and manage own workload

Work using own initiative and as part of a team

Qualifications:

Essential

Undergraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)

FA-recognised coaching qualification or overseas equivalent (e.g. FA Level 2)

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.

Who are Derby County...

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women's side competing in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

We are proud of who we are and what we do

We are positive, inspired and passionate

We are ambitious and driven

We are prepared, honest and humble

We are the heartbeat of our community

We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two complimentary staff season tickets

Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to availability

20% discount at DCFC Megastore

Company Pension with Aviva

Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors

Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts

Participating in our employee forum, 'The Herd' and Staff Events!

Training and development opportunities

Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

How to apply...

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

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More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers

The closing date for receipt of applications is

Wednesday 29 October 2025

. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Strictly no agencies please.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person