Academy Performance Analyst U16s

Full Time Cardiff, Wales, UK Posted on August 29, 2026 Closes: September 8, 2026 Cardiff City F.C. are recruiting an Academy Performance Analyst U16s to provide analysis support for the U16 team and, where required, other teams across the Academy. The successful candidate will lead the analysis programme within their designated age group. Responsibilities

• Lead the performance analysis programme for the U16 age group.
• Deliver pre-match preparation and post-match analysis.
• Manage the training, feedback and match workflow.
• Liaise closely with related Academy staff on specific tasks as required.
• Provide analysis support to other Academy age groups where required. Experience, Skills & Qualifications
• University BSc degree in a related field (essential).
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential).
• UEFA C Coaching Licence (desirable).
• Experience of working within an elite sporting environment (essential).
• Experience of working within a football Academy environment (essential).
• Experience of working with people of varying backgrounds and cultures (essential).
• Knowledge of appropriate software, e.g. Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Spiideo, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint (essential).
• Adaptability to be effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills in a variety of settings and excellent presentation skills to groups of varying sizes and ages.
• Ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team and to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Self-awareness and reflective skills as part of a professional development process (desirable).
• Open-minded approach to adopting best practice and current research-backed principles (desirable). Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Contract: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th September 2026 For the full job description and to apply, click the 'Apply for Job' button.