Job Description

Job Reference: 00000189-1
Date Posted: 12 December 2025
Recruiter: Colchester United Community Foundation
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 12.21 Per Hour
Bonus/Benefits: 20 hours per week
Sector: Community & Sport
Job Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION


To provide analysis and insights that support the development of Academy Players.

Report to

Lead Academy Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

Support the Analysis department from U9s-U21s Support schoolboy analysis Plan-Do-Review areas aligned to the Academy Performance Plan Contribute to 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player Contribute to daily and weekly planning meetings aligned to the individual learning plans Help create an "Extras Culture" for the players to maximize their available development time Aim for self-development by participating in internal and external CPD events Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development To plan, deliver and review the video analysis programme to meet the requirements of the Academy coaching staff. To film training sessions and games To support the head of coaching with coach analysis data To develop systems that will enhance individual and collective performance and progression into 1st team professional players at the football club. To offer players continual opportunity to review individual performance and areas to improve. To undertake all relevant qualification and CPD requirements for individual and departmental progression. To complete all Kitman Labs requirements. Responsible for overseeing workloads for analyst interns. Build relationships with other clubs to share best practice, exchange fixture data and review new technology when available. Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

To undertake all reasonable requests from the line manager and Football Club.

Qualifications

Hold at least a bachelor's degree in performance analysis, sports science or sports coaching. A Full UK Driving Licence DBS enhanced certificate




All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: 12.21 per hour. 20 hours per week.

Closing Date: Friday 26

th

December