%F0%9F%93%8A U16 Performance Analyst Women Academy U16 at Chelsea Fc
%F0%9F%93%8A U16 Performance Analyst Women Academy U16
Chelsea Fc
On-site
N/A
Full-time
Salary not listed
Posted 12 June 2026
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Job Description
Chelsea FC Women are seeking a U16 Performance Analyst to join the Women’s Academy and play a key role in supporting player development through high-quality match, training, and individual performance analysis.
Working closely with the U16 coaching staff, this role will deliver bespoke analytical support across pre-match, live, and post-match environments, helping young players maximise their development within Chelsea’s academy pathway.
⚽ Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive match and training analysis to support individual player development
- Attend U16 fixtures and tournaments to film, code, and provide analytical feedback
- Film and analyse all training sessions aligned to coaching objectives and development plans
- Produce actionable insights to support technical and tactical development
- Lead individual and group review sessions linked to Individual Action Plans (IAPs)
- Deliver age-appropriate feedback to academy players
- Build positive working relationships that support player learning and development
- Create engaging video presentations and educational resources to enhance tactical understanding
- Support pre-match opposition analysis and game-plan preparation
- Work closely with coaches to align analytical outputs with Chelsea’s game model
- Provide evidence-based insights that inform coaching and match preparation
- Manage age-group analysis equipment, databases, and digital workflows
- Contribute to best practice development across the academy analysis department
- Support the ongoing use of technology and innovation within performance analysis
Essential Requirements
- MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, or a related discipline
- Experience working within elite academy football environments
- Strong understanding of football tactics, player development, data management, and performance reporting
- Experience working within multidisciplinary high-performance teams
- Advanced video and data analysis skills
- Proficiency with Hudl software, Mac OS, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and presentation skills
⭐ Desirable
- Experience within elite female youth football environments
- Football coaching and/or Talent Identification qualifications
Key Attributes
- Passion for youth player development
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
- Proactive, reflective, and solution-focused mindset
- Creative and innovative approach to analytical practice
- Ability to integrate analysis effectively into the coaching process
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
A fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s leading women’s football academies and play a significant role in developing the next generation of elite female footballers.