Sports Performance Technician
UCFB – Academic
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the UCFB family and join the fastest-growing higher education institution in the UK since launching in 2011. Join us and work for a pioneering institution that is a world first in higher education.
This role will be based at our UCFB Manchester Campus in our state-of-the-art campus devoted to football business and sport related industries. Based in one of the world’s greatest sporting cities of Manchester and in iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues the campus is in the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring sporting destinations.
The Vacancy
UCFB are recruiting for a Sports Performance Technician.
They will provide Sport Performance support to academic staff, coaches, analysts, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Key Tasks
- Develop a performance analysis programme within UCFB that can compliment curriculum by providing a blend of innovative solutions alongside current best practice.
- Enhance coach and student feedback, and subsequently, enhance player/coach development through the provision of analytical interventions that underpin improved performance.
- Prepare, film, analyse and feedback both individual and team performances for all assigned squads.
- Provide key analysis information on the performances of UCFB Academy teams and individuals to assist both the player and coach feedback processes, utilising the full range of Sports Science and Performance Analysis tools available at UCFB.
- Ensure that students have the support structure to fully understand and utilise sports performance resources and software, e.g. PA software, GPS units etc.
- To use video editing and transcoding to assist staff and students in their recording, coding and analysis of coaching.
- Create an innovative system to manage hardware and software bookings for staff and students and ensure this system is up to date at all times.
Please see Job Description for further details and Person Specification
The Organisation
University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in sports education. Proudly the UK’s fastest-growing higher education institution since our launch in 2011, UCFB’s campuses are based at iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues.
In 2020, UCFB launched the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the new home of our Master’s degrees and executive education in the UK, online and at inspirational stadiums including at Inter Miami CF Stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, New York’s Red Bull Arena and Toronto’s BMO Field.
Our collaborations with elite sports organisations allow us to lead the field in producing the next generation of graduates. Partners include The Football Association, Kick It Out, the League Managers Association, the National League and the Rugby Football League domestically, as well as our global hub partners in the USA, Canada and Australia.
What we offer in return
In return not only will you have the opportunity to make life-transforming, career making education, but we offer a whole range of financial and non-financial benefits too:
- 30 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
- Christmas Closure & Birthday Leave
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Opportunities
- Staff Events
- Enhanced Parental Leave & Sick Pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Ride to Work Scheme
- CPD and Learning & Development
Additional Information
Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, UCFB will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non EU/EAA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this role.
| Location: | Manchester, Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per annum depending upon qualifications & experience |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 14th October 2024 |
| Closes: | 1st November 2024 |
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