Job Description

Altrincham Football Club
Football Department
9 Jul 2025
Voluntary

Role Profile

First Team Analyst (Work placement)

Salary

Voluntary with reasonable expenses

Contract

Temporary, one year (to May 2026)

Reporting to

Lead First Team Analyst / First Team Manager

Hours

Part time (to be discussed)

The Role

The club is seeking a proactive and motivated individuals to join our first team performance department on a voluntary work placement for the duration of the 2024/2025 season. This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the performance of the first team, with direct access to the manager and coaching staff.



Your role will cover a broad range of different activities on a day-to-day basis across the club.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Impact

Your work will directly contribute to the success of our club, supporting our players, staff, and the broader community we serve.

Experience

Gain invaluable experience in performance and data analysis, within the sports industry, enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network.

Community and Team

Become part of a passionate team committed to sports excellence and community engagement. Your efforts will be recognized and appreciated by the entire club and its supporters.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience, a postgraduate student or a recent graduate. Preferably aiming to secure a career in professional football in the future.



We value positivity, enthusiasm and hard work, these traits will stand any applicants in good stead. We are looking for the following attributes in particular...


Strong desire to pursue a career in the football industry

Committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated

Availability to attend all home games some training sessions and shorter distance away games

Positive and professional attitude, with an ability to meet the deadlines of the weekly match analysis requirements

Excellent problem-solving skills

Duties

Supporting the analysis needs of the first team both pre and post games

Filming (wide angle) games and training

Live and Post-Event Coding of matches and training

Supporting the creation of pre/post-match reports supported by coach requested clips

Supporting the creation and storage of individual and team archives

Essential Skills

IT literate with access to own laptop/computer

Experience of using basic performance analysis equipment (Camera and Tripod)

Knowledge of Analysis Software

Understanding of how to analyse and breakdown the principles of football

Desirable Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Previous experience working within the football industry

Full driving license

Based in or around Greater Manchester

Other Key Information

You will be mainly based at the J.Davidson Stadium and the club's Egerton training facility with flexibility to work from home when appropriate. Your working hours will suit the demands of the club and you will be required to work all home and some away matchdays. Due to these locations access to a car is essential. The successful applicant should expect to receive training to improve in all skills listed above.

How To Apply

Prospective candidates are invited to send a CV and examples of previous work to jackfarrelly@altyfc.com before the application deadline of 9th July 2025.



Due to the nature of the role early applications are encouraged, and the interview process may commence prior to the date listed above.



Altrincham FC is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from all individuals.