Afl Performance Analyst at Sydney Swans
Job Description
Sydney Swans are recruiting an AFL Performance Analyst to join their high-performance programme, helping translate performance data into clear, actionable insights that support coaching decisions, player feedback and team performance.
Working closely with coaches and key stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to the club's analysis processes across training, match preparation, opposition analysis and performance reporting.
The AFL Performance Analyst will support the collection, analysis and communication of performance information aligned with the club's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Game Plan requirements.
The role combines opposition analysis, statistical reporting, performance databases and visual communication, helping coaches and players better understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing development of the club's analytical workflows and support the coordination of its Performance Analysis internship programme.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining robust Performance Analysis procedures.
- Collect and communicate performance information relating to team KPIs and Game Plan requirements.
- Support analysis processes across training sessions and competitive matches.
- Deliver weekly opposition analysis to designated coaches throughout the Home & Away season and Finals.
- Translate performance information into practical insights that support coaching decisions.
- Maintain and monitor performance databases.
- Store, organise and interrogate data to improve understanding of the key determinants of success.
- Contribute to departmental data analysis projects and initiatives.
- Produce weekly performance reports and data visualisations.
- Analyse relevant performance datasets using appropriate analytical tools.
- Support evidence-informed evaluation of team and player performance.
- Use presentation tools to improve the clarity and effectiveness of feedback.
- Communicate analytical findings to coaches and relevant stakeholders.
- Present complex information in an accessible and actionable format.
- Contribute to player learning through effective performance feedback.
- Support the coordination of the club's Performance Analysis internship programme.
- Help prepare interns to undertake daily analytical tasks and projects.
- Support the delivery of consistent, high-quality analytical outputs.
The Sydney Swans are seeking an analytically capable practitioner who can combine technical expertise with strong communication and applied understanding of elite sport.
- Bachelor's degree in a sports-related or data-related discipline.
- Strong statistical knowledge and analytical capability.
- Advanced computer and data skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance environment.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as required.
- Two or more years' experience working in a Performance Analysis role within elite sport.
- A degree in Human Movement, Coaching, Exercise or Sports Science.
The advertisement does not specify mandatory experience with particular Performance Analysis software packages.
This is an opportunity to work within an established AFL high-performance environment, combining applied Performance Analysis with data interrogation and coach-facing communication.
The position offers involvement across the complete analytical workflow:
Performance Data Collection → KPI Monitoring → Opposition Analysis → Data Visualisation → Coach & Player Feedback
The inclusion of internship coordination also provides experience in supporting the development of emerging analysts.
For practitioners interested in combining football understanding, statistical analysis and applied performance support, the role offers exposure to both match preparation and longer-term analytical development.
Sydney Swans offer:
- Access to wellbeing support, including gym facilities.
- Corporate partner benefits and discounts.
- Professional development support tailored to individual career goals.
- Club memberships to share matchday experiences with friends and family.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to the club's modern training and performance facilities.
The successful candidate must:
- Be legally entitled to work in Australia.
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check.
- Be available to work extended hours and weekends as required by the AFL programme.
Sydney Swans are an equal opportunities employer and child-safe organisation. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV combined into one PDF document.
Application requirements
- Maximum 4 pages in total.
- File size must be less than 5MB.
- Submit as one PDF attachment.
- Include AFL Performance Analyst in the email subject line.
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