Organisation: Caerus Sports Group Limited T/as ProChance Football Club

This is a voluntary, 1 year placement working up to 4 days per week including match days.
Location: University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB and various locations on match days
Closing date: 01 June 2026
Start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Role Purpose

To support the delivery of elite-level performance analysis services to the First Team, working closely with coaching staff, and players.

The role will contribute across all phases of the analysis cycle — including pre-match preparation, live match support, coding, post-match review, and training analysis — ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality insights that inform tactical and strategic decision-making and player development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation and delivery of pre-match opposition analysis, including video and written reports aligned with ProChance Principles of Play
• Contribute to the creation of team, unit, and individual review materials
• Film and/or live code matches
• Support the organisation and distribution of key clips at half-time and full-time
• Manage interns to ensure high quality capture and coding of training, and maintain a growing training catalogue
• Generate individual opposition player reports for coach and player use
• Maintain statistical databases
• Ensure all footage and data are accurately stored, tagged, and easily accessible
• Use our data sources and providers for both individual and team analysis

Work collaboratively with the Analysis department to:

• Deliver consistent analysis processes and standards
• Improve workflows and efficiencies within the department
• Work ad hoc to support the needs of the coaching department and club
• Provide support to academy analysis where required, ensuring alignment across the club
• Assist in the mentoring or coordination of interns/work placements where applicable

Key Relationships

• Head of Football and First Team manager
• First-Team Coaching Staff
• Women’s Analysis Staff

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or related subject/could be currently studying or part way through an undergraduate degree
• Strong tactical understanding of football and game principles
• Proficiency in industry-standard analysis software (e.g. Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, WyScout and GPS software)
• Ability to make data-informed decisions
• High level of organisation and ability to work under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards and timekeeping
• Experience working within an elite or professional football environment

Desirable

• FA/UEFA coaching qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptable within a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Committed to continuous professional development

Additional Information

• Attendance at all First Team fixtures (home and away) is required
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with the football calendar
• We are able to work around some current commitments but the successful candidate will prioritise ProChance activities to benefit us and you to the maximum