Academy Performance Analyst Placement (MSc Bursary)

Wolves

PLACEMENT DESCRIPTION

Academy Performance Analyst Placement (MSc Bursary)

We are offering the opportunity for a season long placement within our Category 1 Academy, in


partnership with the University of Worcester, for the 2023/24 season.




The role purpose is to provide support across the academy age groups to the analysis programme,


working closely with the analysts of the relevant phases. This placement supports university study


towards a recognised qualification in the Performance Analysis field, working in partnership with the


University of Worcester.




The successful candidate will receive a bursary to cover tuition fees for the MSc Applied Sports


Performance Analysis starting in September 2023.




The course is specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to work


as a performance analyst in elite sport.

Due to the distance learning nature of the course only UK, Irish and EU citizens with settled status


may apply for this funded placement opportunity.




More details can be found here regarding the course:




https://sway.office.com/LJUYMwIuwY60aPUo?ref=Link&loc=mysways.




Location – Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BF

Closing Date – Friday 31st March 2023

For more details on this role and the requirements, please refer to the placement description and


person specification.

To apply, send a covering letter and up to date CV to m.bateman@worc.ac.uk with the title of the

email reading ‘Wolves Placement’.

If you have any queries, please contact Mike Bateman, University of Worcester on 01905 855217 or

m.bateman@worc.ac.uk

Wolves

Academy Analysis Placement Description

Placement Title

Academy Performance Analyst Placement (MSc Bursary)

Department

Performance Insights and Data Strategy

Reports To

Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy

Location

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park WV3 9BF. Additional travel

may be required

Hours

25 hours per week from 14th August 2023 – 31st May 2024

Date

March 2023




We are Wolves; progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for


success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts


one of the richest histories in the beautiful game. Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of


the Football League, and was one of the country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties.


During a two decade spell the Black Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and


one of its four FA Cups.




Fast forward to the 2022/23 season, where three seasons at Molineux saw Wolves clinch the Sky Bet


Championship trophy with 99 points, followed by a seventh-place finish in the Premier League,


which included memorable wins over Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal.


The next season saw the team complete a memorable double over the reigning champions, equal


the previous season’s seventh place finish and reach the quarter finals of the Europa League all as


part of the ‘longest season’ in league history, either starting before or finishing after all other teams.




We don’t simply look to the future, we seize it.

We take seriously our commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and to


ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.

__________________________________________________________________________

Placement description

To support the Academy Performance Analysis process and services at Wolves, enabling us to enhance


the quality of content, research and development given to Coaches and Players.




This role will provide support across the academy age groups to the analysis programme, working


closely with the analysts of the relevant phases. The placement is to support university study towards


a recognised qualification in the Performance Analysis field, working in partnership with the University


of Worcester.




This placement has a strong record with previous interns now working at a range of professional clubs


and elite settings at both academy and first team levels, including Premier League and Championship


clubs.

Wolves

Key Responsibilities

• Filming and coding of relevant training and matches across Academy teams. This may

include any age group from U9 to U23s.

• Maintenance of video and statistical databases of teams, players and league trends.
• Support in the production and delivery of team/individual meetings.
• Provide best practice clips from relevant age groups to maintain library based around the

club playing style and identity.

• Involvement in research-based projects on learning styles, delivery and technology.
• Assist with the implementation of player development plans and support coach observation

sessions.

• Assist in coverage of tournaments across all Academy age groups as required.

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Club policies
• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
• Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies
• To promote the Club’s values
• To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
• To maintain professional conduct at all times

Safeguarding

• This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is

required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding
vulnerable people. Key relationships

• To report to the Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy.
• To work closely with all academy analysts, building lines of communication and understanding

of roles and responsibilities.

• Build strong relationships with the coaching staff and support staff to understand their

workflows and requirements to support player development throughout the season. Scope of placement

• This placement will involve approximately 25 hours per week and may include duties outside

normal office hours including evenings, weekends and on public holidays.

• This placement description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an

outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. The Performance Analysis department is
amalgamated with both senior and academy footballers and you may be asked to support
either department at short notice.

Wolves


Person Specification

Academy Performance Analyst Placement (MSc Bursary)

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the placement e.g. understanding of a


defined system, method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc

Desirable

• Evidence of excellent Football knowledge through analyst, coaching or playing experience.
  


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Apple based products to build presentations, databases
  

and graphical resources.

• Good knowledge of video editing software (iMovie/Final Cut/Adobe) etc.
  


• Understanding of Performance Analysis software and awareness of coding/editing and presentation
  

processes within it.

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of relevant equipment and technology, including its
  

operation and maintenance.

General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills,


team working etc

Essential

• A personality that brings a positive impact to our elite environment and can engage with younger
  

players.

• Ability to work using own initiative.
  


• Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations.
  


• Excellent presentation and communication skills that have a positive impact on performance.
  


• An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety policies.
  


• Personal commitment to continued professional development.
  


• Operate within the rules of professional confidentiality to liaise with staff and players.
  


• Understanding of how to work safely with children and uphold generally accepted practice when
  

working with those participants.

• Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
  

equality and diversity within Club.

Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.

Essential

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in a sporting environment to provide Performance
  

Analysis support and delivery.

• Experience of presenting in front of large groups.
  
  

Wolves


Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

• An undergraduate degree in a Sports Science, Sport Studies, Coaching or Performance Analysis
  

related course.

• Acceptance on to the MSc Performance Analysis course at the University of Worcester.
  


• Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.
  

FA Safeguarding Children Workshop).

• Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves
  

Safeguarding Manager.

Desirable

• FA Level 1 and 2 Coaching Badges.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To apply for this placement, you must eligible for the MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis)
  

course at the University of Worcester. Please follow the link here to find out more: The University of


Worcester - MSc Sport

• To apply please contact Mike Bateman at the University of Worcester m.bateman@worc.ac.uk
  
  


• The course has been specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills demanded
  

of Performance Analysts, alongside this you will gain experience in working within a professional


sport environment at Wolves alongside studies.