Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection, cleaning, and analysis of medical and performance data.
- Support dashboards, reporting systems, and visualisation tools.
- Contribute to the interpretation of data to support decision-making.
- Translate data outputs into practical insights that support medical and performance decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all medical and performance data across platforms.
- Maintain and monitor data pipelines (e.g. GPS, HR, wellness, testing) to ensure reliable daily operations.
- Support the standardisation of data collection, storage, and reporting processes across First Team and Academy.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies or errors in data systems and workflows.
- Support the implementation of data systems and workflows across First Team and Academy.
- Assist in aligning data collection, storage, and reporting standards across departments.
- Contribute to the development of scalable and reproducible data processes.
- Ensure secure handling, storage, and governance of player data in line with club standards.
- Support ongoing research and innovation projects within Medical & Performance.
- Assist in integrating new technologies and data sources into existing workflows.
- Support staff understanding of data outputs and tools.
- Work closely with medical, performance, and coaching staff to ensure data outputs are contextually relevant and actionable.
- Contribute to the development and testing of predictive/statistical models supporting athlete health and performance.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to support player health, performance, and development.
- Contribute to a “one department” approach, fostering trust, collaboration, and shared accountability across medical and performance staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and decision-making processes related to player management.
- As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
- As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
- Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
- As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
- Maintain professional standards in line with governing bodies and regulatory requirements.
- Degree in Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or related field.
- Working knowledge of Python and/or R, including relevant libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, or tidyverse.
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) and the ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relational databases and querying data using SQL.
- Exposure to machine learning concepts and statistical modelling techniques, with a willingness to develop these skills further.
- Understanding of data wrangling, cleaning, and validation processes in real-world, often messy datasets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking.
- Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets (subject to availability).
- Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
- Discounts at the club Superstore.
- Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
- Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
- Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
- Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
- Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
- Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
- Paid day’s leave on your birthday.
About the company
Having established the start of an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history since a takeover in 2022 by chairman Bill Foley, AFC Bournemouth has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status.
The construction of a state-of-the-art training facility alongside the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe have provided the club with a fantastic platform from which to build its on-field expectations.
We have placed an importance on maintaining the same focus on family and community that we have proudly displayed over the years, and delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all.
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