Academy Performance Analyst Internship at Watford Fc

Watford Football Club have academy analysis internship placement opportunities available for the 2025/2026 football season. The successful applicants will work closely across multiple age groups throughout the academy. You will learn and develop within a fast pace and, at times, a demanding elite environment. These placements are for prospective Master’s students who will be beginning their course in Sports Performance Analysis at University of Chichester in the next academic year; will be unpaid, however expenses will be covered.  Please contact Louis Langdown (University of Chichester MSc Sports Performance Analysis Course Leader) to discuss your suitability (l.langdown@chi.ac.uk) Click here for the Course homepage & further info Key roles and responsibilities within this internship will include: - To assist with all performance analysis undertaken within the academy. - To attend academy matchdays to record match footage for match analysis (live and post-match) and for distribution to the players and staff so they can review the video footage from the match. - To produce detailed match analysis for academy teams by producing philosophy driven team reports and using video footage to support key points. - Use of analysis software such as Hudl SportsCode and Coda to collect objective data from academy games and training aligning to the academy’s playing philosophy. - Update video and statistical databases weekly. - Record training sessions across academy using variety of filming methods including masts and IP cameras. - To help manage and maintain department equipment. - To help ensure that the department fulfils EPPP requirements for the academy. - To undertake any departmental and/or club CPD. General Expectations: - To uphold and live our Watford FC academy values; Respectful, Accountable, Positive, Humble, Hardworking and Honest. - Placements are considered full-time however working hours will vary depending on the fixture list of all teams; please note evenings and weekend hours will be required but a flexible approach to each students circumstances will be offered. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Desirable 1  Related Sports Science/Coaching Undergraduate Degree 2  Coaching Experience/Qualifications Skills, Knowledge   & Experience 5  Knowledge & understanding of football 6  Knowledge of Microsoft software e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc… 7  Knowledge of Apple software e.g. Keynote, Pages, iMovie 8  Experience within a sporting environment (preferably football) Personal Qualities 9  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (team, coach, and player interaction) 10  Proactive attitude within the role 11 Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks 12 A high level of confidentiality 13 Flexibility and willingness to learn 14 Ability to work calmly under pressure The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post. Club Commitment: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding: We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that club policies, procedures, and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed. As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may: • Complete reference requests prior to interview. • Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence process. • If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level (role dependant) • Please download  and complete our internship application form located on the Club website under the career section (Club/ Careers) www.watfordfc.com/club/careers • Please  send completed internship application form, cover letter detailing why you  would be suitable for the internship, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell      Lane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BZ. • Academy Performance Analyst Internship | Watford FC & The University of Chichester (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA) Share this post: Director of Soccer Analytics & Intelligence | Austin FC 1 Mar 2026 First Team Video Analyst | St. Louis City SC 1 Mar 2026 Local Academy Scout – Midlands | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 Mar 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. ...