Job Title: First Team Performance Analyst

Department: First Team

Reports to: Head Coach

Job Summary

The First Team Performance Analyst, reporting to the Head Coach, will support the coaching staff and wider technical staff by leading the review of player video and integrating statistical analysis. Such activities include, but are not limited to; training analysis, post-match analysis, opponent goalkeeper pre-match analysis and providing the recruitment department with video support.

What You’ll Do:

• Create written opposition reports.
• Work with the Technical Staff Data Analyst to provide a statistical representation of the upcoming opponent.
• Work with the coaching staff to create an opposition video for presentation to players.
• Assist in opposition set piece analysis.
• Assist the coaching staff with game plan creation.
• Capture & code all first team training sessions.
• Maintain a video database for training.
• Manage the storage of all first team training.
• Attend all first team games both home & away.
• Capture and code live first team games in-line with the FC Cincinnati playing philosophy.
• Provide half-time feedback to coaching staff.
• Post-match coding in-line with FC Cincinnati playing philosophy.
• Manage the storage of all first team games.
• Work with the Head coach to create a post-match video review in-line with FC Cincinnati’s playing philosophy and key principles.
• Work alongside the coaching and IDP staff to produce individual review sessions.
• Database individual player actions to create developmental videos.
• Any ad-hoc tasks as directed by GM, Head Coach, & coaching staff.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Performance Analysis related subject required
• US Soccer B license or equivalent governing body required
• Master’s degree in a Performance Analysis related subject preferred
  
  

 What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 Years’ experience as a Performance Analyst within professional soccer
• Extensive technical and tactical knowledge
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and in high pressure environments
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with Coaches, Players and key stake holders
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in using, but not limited to: Hudl Sportscode & Platform, Spiideo, Telestration software, E.g Tactic pro, Coach paint, Studio, Microsoft office products, and iMovie

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC has been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.