Head of Sports Performance Analyst

Summary:

Head of Sports Performance Analyst sought to lead data-driven athlete development at a school.

About the School:

A school dedicated to academic excellence and holistic development, offering a wide range of facilities and a strong focus on innovation and technology in education.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of Sports Performance Analyst, you will lead the collection, interpretation, and presentation of data to support evidence-based decision-making for the Mustang High Performance Team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using technology and data to enhance athlete performance, wellbeing, and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection and interpretation of biometric, physiological, and performance data across all high performance athletes.
• Manage the delivery and analysis of video footage from fixtures, training, and performance testing to support both individual and team development.
• Create and maintain custom dashboards (e.g. Power BI, TeamBuildr, VALD) to track trends, highlight concerns, and inform coaching decisions.
• Collaborate with coaches to build performance profiles and ensure tailored feedback is delivered to athletes and parents.
• Produce monthly reports analysing wellbeing, load, attendance, behaviour, and performance data to identify trends and areas for intervention.
• Work closely with the High Performance Coordinator to support IAP reviews with comprehensive performance summaries.
• Create visual and video-based coaching content to support technical and tactical development, including highlight reels, breakdown clips, and team reviews.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance performance tracking, player tracking, and auto-tagging software.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Data Science, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification desirable).
• Experience working in a school, academy, or professional sport setting in a performance analysis or data role.
• Proficiency in performance software (e.g. HUDL and VALD) and data visualisation platforms (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong understanding of athlete monitoring systems, video tagging, and load management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly to coaches, athletes, and parents.

Preferred

• Passion for using data and technology to improve athlete development, wellbeing, and outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Fully furnished individual accommodation.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.