Head of Performance Analysis

WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!

San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our mission to share our story, win championships, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game.

Duties

• Lead performance analysis department, implementing processes and strategy to provide performance impacting intelligence.
• Lead on opposition analysis providing impactful insights through both video and data mediums that align to the playing philosophy and game model.
• Support technical staff on training analysis requirements.
• Support technical staff and the Individual development coach on the implementation of player IDP’s
• Lead decision making and strategy on the use of third-party analysis providers.
• Manage and have oversight of all department software and hardware solutions.
• Manage performance analysis team, setting clear roles and responsibilities and implementing efficient and effective processes.
• Travel with the team to all matches, domestic and international.

Core Competencies

• High level of soccer IQ.
• Experience of working in an elite professional soccer environment (Women’s soccer preferred).
• Expertise in tactical opposition analysis and the ability to inform and support game plan decision making.
• Knowledge and expertise in performance analysis software and hardware.
• Ability to translate and deliver complex information into understandable, actionable intelligence.
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure situations.
• Objective, strategic thinker.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a sports related field, preferred in performance analysis
• Masters degree in a sports related field, preferred in performance analysis (desirable)
• Football/soccer coaching qualifications (desirable)