San Diego State University is hiring: Video Analyst in El Cajon

Summary. Execute the delivery of a comprehensive and systematic analysis process to support the first team through video and data analysis. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary analysis department to perform critical performance analysis services, covering all aspects of opponent, training & post-match analysis. Aligning all work with San Diego FC’s style of play, this role directly supports the coaching staff with technical and tactical insights.

Summary. Execute the delivery of a comprehensive and systematic analysis process to support the first team through video and data analysis. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary analysis department to perform critical performance analysis services, covering all aspects of opponent, training & post-match analysis. Aligning all work with San Diego FC’s style of play, this role directly supports the coaching staff with technical and tactical insights.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to SDFC’s Head of Football Development, the Video Analyst’s primary duties and responsibilities will be:

Lead in the provision of video analysis across the first team, covering all aspects of opponent, training, live & post-match analysis

Perform comprehensive analysis on upcoming opponents, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and overall strategies to produce a master database

Deliver opponent game plan presentations to coaches and players in a team meeting setting

Be responsible for individual analysis within a designated unit group

Where appropriate, provide live training analysis, with live coding and feedback for coaches and players

Attend all first team fixtures, managing workflows to integrate data and video feeds to provide coaches with immediate tactical feedback

Compose post-match analysis to highlight key insights for coaches and players

Support in the maintenance of a tactical best practice library from first team matches

Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary analysis team to produce streamlined, consistent workflows

Collaborate closely with coaches to deliver information together

Database and organize all video materials for accessibility purposes

Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines

Adhere to any other requests that meet the needs of the organization

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates can meet the qualifications for this role with a combination of education, experience and skills.

Postgraduate degree in a field related to Performance Analysis

Minimum of 3 years of related experience within analysis (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff Professional experience within multi-disciplinary teams in elite sport

Proven track record of establishing and delivering a robust performance analysis system around video and data

Excellent knowledge of current and emerging tactical developments

Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to organization

Expert knowledge on analysis tools, specifically Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Catapult MatchTracker, Wyscout, other video telestration tools High level of soccer knowledge and experience, specifically within MLS, USSF, CONCACAF and FIFA

Passport and ability to travel domestically and abroad

Preferred Experience

Coaching and/or playing experience preferred

Practical experience with data visualization tools a plus

Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills

Process driven with careful attention to detail

Excellent organizational, data collection, planning and leadership skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or multi-lingual fluency

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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