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Lead Academy Analyst – Youth Development Phase
Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is a professional football club, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, which competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.
Job Posted- 29 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 10 Nov 2026
1. Job purpose:
To lead and deliver performance analysis support for the Youth Development
Phase (U13–U16), ensuring alignment with the Academy Performance Plan (APP).
The role focuses on providing high-quality video and data analysis to enhance
player development, coach support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
2. Duties and responsibilities:
Performance Analysis Delivery
• Plan and deliver pre-match, in-match, and post-match analysis for U13
U16 teams.
• Capture, code, and upload match and training footage to designated
platforms (e.g., Hudl).
• Provide individual and team feedback through video sessions and data
insights.
• Support coaches in creating Development Action Plans (DAPs) for players.
Data & Technology Integration
• Use analysis tools (SportsCode, Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint) to provide
objective insights.
• Maintain performance databases and dashboards for Youth Development
Phase players.
• Ensure compliance with EPPP and audit requirements.
Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with coaches, sports science, and recruitment teams to
integrate analysis into player development programmes.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings and player reviews.
Player & Staff Development
• Deliver age-appropriate learning interventions and feedback sessions.
• Support coach education through analysis resources and workshops.
Safeguarding & Welfare
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff,
customers and clients of the Club.
• Embed safeguarding principles in all analysis practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and psychological safety during feedback processes.
3. Skills required:
• Strong video and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in SportsCode (essential), Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint (desirable).
• Competence in Microsoft Office and video capture equipment.
4. Knowledge required:
• Understanding of football tactics and technical development for U13–U16 age
groups.
• Familiarity with EPPP requirements and Academy audit processes.
• Awareness of holistic player development frameworks.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols.
5. Qualifications required:
• Relevant undergraduate degree (or equivalent) (e.g., Sports Science, Coaching,
Performance Analysis)
• UEFA C Licence (or working towards)
• MSc in Performance Analysis or related field (desirable)
• UEFA B Licence (desirable)
DBS check required: Yes (enhanced)Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Tuesday 10th November 2026. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE CV’s will not be accepted.