Academy Analyst Goalkeeper Analyst Placement at Reading Fc

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to gain experience in our busy Academy Analysis department We are able to offer volunteer opportunities during the 2026/27 Football Season as follows: Masters placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) Undergraduate placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) These are unpaid placement opportunities however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed (agreed in advance by the Company) We are able to offer the opportunity to gain experience as either an Academy Analyst or as an Academy Goalkeeper Analyst Placement Purpose Each placement will offer unique learning opportunities within the season through set roles offering trust and responsibility. Those who are invited to interview will be asked to complete a small task to demonstrate their football understanding and their attitude to the professional game ACADEMY ANALYST: • To assist in the filming and capturing matches home and away throughout the week, working with all squads throughout the academy • To liaise and communicate with all relevant staff, where appropriate, to ensure that information, relevant to duties, is communicated effectively. • To undertake filming and analyse training sessions • To undertake coding and editing footage using Hudl Sportscode for teams and individuals • To produce pre- and post-match presentations • To help in the collection, storage and analysis of key performance data for U9s - U23s • To contribute to the development of academy learning resources, including playing philosophy, coaching syllabus and best practice guides. • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation GOALKEEPER ANALYST: • To assist in the filming of Goalkeeper training using cameras, drones & go pros • To clip and analyse goalkeeper training • Analyse match / loan footage of goalkeeper’s performance, ready for individual analysis • Clip elite best practice to build / continue our goalkeeper database • Build goalkeeper databases based off club philosophy • To enhance our goalkeeper department with the introduction of goalkeeper statistics The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their understanding of football and their attitude to the professional game Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships Safeguarding Statement Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations.  Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group.  Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks >> APPLY HERE << Closing Date 6th April 2026 Academy Analyst & Goalkeeper Analyst - Placement | Reading FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA) Share this post: National Recruitment Manager (U14-U16) | Brighton & Hove Albion 2 Apr 2026 First Team Scout (Women) | Aston Villa FC 1 Apr 2026 Video Analyst - Academy | Los Angeles FC 1 Apr 2026 Simply fill in the job  details below and we will add your role to the jobs board This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Copyright © 2025 TheASPA - All Rights Reserved. Powered by We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Welcome! Check out my new announcement.