Job Title: Performance Analyst – Women's National Team
Location: Hybrid Working and FAI HQ Abbotstown
Direct Reporting Line To: FAI Head of Performance Analysis
Commencement Date: ASAP
Duration: Specified Purpose Contract
Introduction
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is the governing body for Association Football in the Republic of Ireland. The FAI has primary responsibility for all regulatory and footballing aspects of the game in Ireland.
Football is a sport that is woven into the fabric of the nation, and as the national governing body the FAI is at the heart of that – from inspiring and engaging legions of passionate fans who follow leading female and male Irish players and world class tournaments, through to supporting the grassroots of the sport which reach into local communities across Ireland to help get the nation active and deliver significant physical and mental health benefits to those involved.
Principle Purpose and Duties:
Reporting to the FAI Head of Performance Analysis the main purpose of this role is to provide analysis and data support to the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Produce detailed opposition analysis
Manage live matchday analysis systems and workflows to provide coaches with in-game, and immediate post-match tactical analysis
Creation of performance dashboards for players and staff
Manage performance data –interpret and visualise performance data that we collect internally and are provided to us from third parties
Build Opposition player profiles from International and club performances
Work as part of an Interdisciplinary team and present relevant feedback to Head Coach, Technical Staff, Performance Staff and Medical Staff
Support the FAI Head of Performance Analysis
Knowledge, Training & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following:
UEFA B or similar coaching qualification with a high level of tactical football knowledge
Degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, Sport Science, or other related subjects
Experience with a variety of video capture, coding, telestration and presentation software (particularly Hudl SportsCode, Studio, Insight, Matchtracker and Keynote)
Data collection experience, analysis & visualisation (Excel/Numbers, Tableau, Python, R, Power BI etc)
Proficiency in data portals (such as Statsbomb, Impect, Opta, SkillCorner, Second Spectrum) and the ability to manipulate and visualise the outputs of these
Previous experience working with in a professional Club or International team and a strong understanding of High-Performance environment
Experience of using a drone and Remote Pilot Competency course completed
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will have the following:
Ability to communicate effectively across an interdisciplinary team
Excellent planning & organisation skills
Ability to work independently and on own initiative
Excellent presentation skills
Our Benefits
We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:
Two premium level tickets to each home international game
Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave
Opportunities to work at international matches
Company pension
Life assurance
Bike to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programs
Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements
Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on Friday, 21st March 2025
The Football Association of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.