What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Video Analyst position at San Diego FC?
TRAINING VIDEO ANALYST
San Diego FC (San Diego FC) is the newest member of the MLS family. As part of the unique Right to Dream model and the Sycuan Tribe’s deep roots, we are proud to be building a San Diego-centric soccer organization that honors our history and celebrates emerging excellence.
Position Summary:
Lead in the capture, databasing and storage of all relevant training video as part of a comprehensive and systematic analysis process. Collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary analysis department to perform critical performance analysis services, covering all aspects of training analysis. Aligning all work with San Diego FC’s style of play and training periodization model, this role directly supports the coaching staff with technical and tactical insights.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to SDFC’s Head of Football Development, the Training Video Analyst’s primary duties and responsibilities will be:
- Lead in the provision of training analysis across the first team, covering all aspects of capturing, ingesting and storing video from first team training sessions
- Databasing training according to the SDFC training periodization model
- Performing the full logistical set up and take down for training, including drone and IP camera workflows
- Working closely with the coaching staff to collaborate on best practice moments from training
- Tagging training sessions aligned with our game model for review of the first team coaching staff
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary analysis team to produce streamlined, consistent workflows
- Stay abreast of developing technology and workflows to keep SDFC at the forefront of innovation
- Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
- Adhere to any other requests that meet the needs of the organization
Qualifications
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 1 year of related experience within analysis (or similar role) working with coaches and performance staff
- Professional experience within multi-disciplinary teams in elite sport
- Excellent knowledge of current and emerging tactical developments
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to organization
- Good knowledge on analysis tools, specifically Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Wyscout, other video telestration tools
- High level of soccer knowledge and experience
- Passport and ability to travel domestically and abroad
Preferred Qualifications
- Coaching and/or playing experience preferred
- Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills
- Process driven with careful attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Drone flying experience/license
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) or multi-lingual fluency
ABOUT SAN DIEGO FC:
We value community, diversity, and acting with purpose. We are looking for leaders at all levels to co-create the culture of a new organization that is built on the premise that you can discover, understand, and re-define excellence by nurturing talent and creating opportunity anywhere – specifically though soccer.
Globally, Right to Dream partners with talented young people to give them a nurturing environment to flourish and thrive. We do this through a holistic model of athletic development, where young people grow as human beings and great footballers. RTD’s promise is set out in their Manifesto: a set of 8 commitments which will be central to the San Diego FC ethos from the front office to the field, when games start at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025.
We encourage all individuals who share our commitment to community and soccer to apply through the opening on LinkedIn or at JointheTeam@SanDiegoFC.com. Please reference the position title in your email. Soccer is humanity and together, we can make a meaningful impact both on and off the field, fostering a culture that embraces excellence and equal opportunities. SDFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
