JOB TITLE: 1st Team Performance Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Sporting

REPORTING TO: Lead Performance Analyst
LOCATION: CFA New York (Orangeburg, NY)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The 1st Team Performance Analyst is a critical support role within our team's sporting operations department. This role will assist the performance analysis team in gathering and organizing data, managing video analysis software, and providing valuable insights to enhance team performance. The 1st Team Performance Analyst will play an essential role in facilitating the overall success of the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Video Analysis Support

Assist in the recording and collection of match footage and training sessions.
Help with video analysis tasks, including tagging and cataloging video clips.
Comfortable utilizing telestrations (Hudl Studio or other software) to enhance video analysis.
Collaborate with the performance analysis team to ensure smooth video analysis processes.
Comfortable operating a drone

Data Collection and Management:

Assist in collecting and organizing data related to player performance and match statistics.
Maintain databases and performance-related records such as best practice libraries related to club methodology game footage and training sessions
Collaborate with the player development coach in maintaining the Individual Development Plan (IDPs) for key players at the club.
Ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Opponent Scouting Assistance

Support the performance analysis team in opponent scouting activities, including data collection and analysis.
Assist in preparing scouting reports and presentations for coaching staff and players.

Technology Management

Maintain and update video analysis software and equipment.
Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate repairs or upgrades as needed.

Collaboration

Collaborate closely with the performance analysis team, coaching staff, and players to provide timely support and assistance.
Assist in delivering video presentations and reports to players and coaches.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

4+ years of work experience as a Performance Analyst at a professional soccer organization
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively convey messages to colleagues, coaches and players.
An enthusiastic approach and proactive attitude.
Must have exceptional knowledge of soccer – either as former player, coach or similar.
Must have good computer literacy skills and able to assimilate new software processes quickly.
Familiarity with video analysis software and data collection tools.
Familiarity with major Performance Analysis software (e.g. Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Insights, Hudl Studio, SBG MatchTracker), Microsoft software (Excel, PowerPoint), Mac software (Keynote, iBooks Author), and Tableau strongly preferred.
Familiarity and experience filming sporting events from a coaching perspective is preferred.
Have flexibility to work differing hours on a weekly basis (including evening and weekends) and travel in accordance with competition schedules
Ability to manage workload, set deadlines and priorities and good time management skills

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

NYCFC Lead Performance Analyst on day-to-day-basis;
NYCFC First Team Coaching Staff on day-to-day basis;
NYCFC II coaches, medical and sports science staff and other staff that works with the team on a day-to-day basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary

COMPENSATION:
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
Ancillary benefits: Commuter, and Citi Bike discounts
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build New York City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club is the first and only Major League Soccer team located within the five boroughs and is building Etihad Park, New York City’s first soccer-specific stadium, set to open in 2027.

New York City FC is also one of 12 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Montevideo City Torque, Girona FC, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.

To learn more about New York City FC and Etihad Park, visit www.newyorkcityfc.com.

We are 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.

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