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Men's Performance Analyst Lead
ProChance Football Club
ProChance Football is a UK based player development and performance organisation that supports aspiring footballers in reaching professional and elite levels of the game.
Job Posted- 25 Apr 2026
Status- Voluntary
Location- England
Closing date- 1 Jun 2026
This is a voluntary, 1 year placement working up to 4 days per week including match days.
Location: University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB and various locations on match days
Closing date: 01 June 2026
Start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Role Purpose
To support the delivery of elite-level performance analysis services to the First Team, working closely with coaching staff, and players.
The role will contribute across all phases of the analysis cycle — including pre-match preparation, live match support, coding, post-match review, and training analysis — ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality insights that inform tactical and strategic decision-making and player development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead in the preparation and delivery of pre-match opposition analysis, including video and written reports aligned with ProChance Principles of Play
- Contribute to the creation of team, unit, and individual review materials
- Film and/or live code matches
- Support the organisation and distribution of key clips at half-time and full-time
- Manage interns to ensure high quality capture and coding of training, and maintain a growing training catalogue
- Generate individual opposition player reports for coach and player use
- Maintain statistical databases
- Ensure all footage and data are accurately stored, tagged, and easily accessible
- Use our data sources and providers for both individual and team analysis
Work collaboratively with the Analysis department to:
- Deliver consistent analysis processes and standards
- Improve workflows and efficiencies within the department
- Work ad hoc to support the needs of the coaching department and club
- Provide support to academy analysis where required, ensuring alignment across the club
- Assist in the mentoring or coordination of interns/work placements where applicable
Key Relationships
Head of Football and First Team manager
First-Team Coaching Staff
Women’s Analysis Staff
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or related subject/could be currently studying or part way through an undergraduate degree
- Strong tactical understanding of football and game principles
- Proficiency in industry-standard analysis software (e.g. Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, WyScout and GPS software)
- Ability to make data-informed decisions
- High level of organisation and ability to work under time pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards and timekeeping
- Experience working within an elite or professional football environment
Desirable
- FA/UEFA coaching qualifications
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Adaptable within a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Committed to continuous professional development
Additional Information
- Attendance at all First Team fixtures (home and away) is required
- Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with the football calendar
- We are able to work around some current commitments but the successful candidate will prioritise ProChance activities to benefit us and you to the maximum
HOW TO APPLY
Please click 'Apply Now' to send a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel suitable for the role, try to demonstrate your commitment to the role and passion for analysis and football.