Academy Analyst at Bath Rugby
Job Description
Bath Rugby are looking to appoint an Academy Analyst to support the delivery of high-quality performance analysis across the Academy pathway and the club's partnership with Beechen Cliff School.
Working closely with coaches and multidisciplinary staff, you'll transform video, data, and performance evidence into actionable insights that support player learning, coach decision-making, and individual player development throughout the Academy pathway.
- Deliver filming, coding, and post-match analysis across Academy teams and partnership environments.
- Support the capture and analysis of training sessions, fixtures, festivals, and development events.
- Acquire, organise, and distribute footage from loan clubs, partner schools, and age-grade international fixtures involving Academy players.
- Deliver timely, high-quality analysis aligned with Academy priorities.
- Provide technical and tactical insights using video and performance evidence.
- Work alongside coaches to establish analysis priorities and feedback objectives.
- Produce player statistics, video clips, and feedback to support Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Encourage players to develop self-analysis and reflective learning skills through video review.
- Support Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and player case conferences with evidence-based analysis.
- Track individual and positional development, identifying trends and progression over time.
- Provide analytical support for talent identification and player transition discussions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of analysis methods, workflows, and technologies.
- Maintain organised video libraries, player databases, and analysis platforms.
- Act as the lead analysis contact for the Beechen Cliff School partnership, building strong relationships with school and Academy staff and coordinating analysis provision.
- Experience delivering performance analysis within rugby or another performance team sport.
- Strong proficiency using Hudl Sportscode (or equivalent video analysis software).
- Ability to interpret video and performance data to produce actionable coaching insights.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary performance environments.
- Ability to produce clear reports and performance visualisations.
- High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and travel between sites.
- Experience within academy or youth development environments.
- Experience supporting adolescent athlete development.
- Experience working within school, college, or educational partnerships.
- Experience helping athletes develop self-analysis and reflective learning.
- Experience with data visualisation or dashboard reporting tools.
- Understanding of rugby talent development pathways.
- Competitive salary
- Complimentary matchday tickets
- Bath Rugby branded kit
- Local discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- Onsite gym access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Bath Rugby is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide two references as part of the club's safer recruitment process. Bath Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of England's leading rugby academies, supporting the development of future elite players through high-quality performance analysis within a collaborative, player-centred environment.
To apply: Send your CV and covering letter to opportunities@bathrugby.com