Individual Development Academy Analyst (Saudi National)

Individual Development Academy Analyst - Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the Individual Development Analyst for the Academy at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will be a vital member of the Academy Analysis department who provide data-driven insights and video analysis to enhance long-term player/coach development, support coaching decisions and evaluate the progress/implementation of our Game and Training models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the analysis provision for Individual Players across your age group (U17 and U18).
• Plan with Lead Academy Analyst and Head of Individual Development to ensure analysis is being provided to key players across age groups.
• Lead, track and manage Individual Development Plans within your age group. Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure there is a holistic approach on each players development.
• Using both video and data, lead Individual Player Case Studies for the Elite Players within your age group.
• Provide coaching staff and players with telestrated video, data and material from both games and training that supports the development of individual players and their Individual Development Plan
• Assist with team analysis provision when required. Ensuring this does not replace the Individual Development role.
• Daily Requirements: Age group training and assistance prior to training
• Game Requirements: Assist your age group games when required
• Upload any required footage to Hudl and ensure players Individual and Best Practice playlists are up to date for the age groups you are working with
• Travelling with your age group and other squads when required
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which your line manager or another senior manager at the club asks you to perform
• Attend and contribute to any staff meeting/CPD and attend any relevant training requirements e.g., first aid, safeguarding etc.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Analysis (or related field)
• UEFA C Licence coaching qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Master’s Degree in Analysis (or related field)
• UEFA B Licence coaching qualification (or equivalent)
• FIFA Guardian safeguarding qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Proficient in the use of Mac iOS and Windows operating systems / software including; Keynote, Numbers, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Experience working within academy football and passionate about Individual Player Development
• Personable and able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team including coaches, sport science, medical staff etc.
• Ability to work efficiently, diligently and to tight deadlines under pressure to meet the needs of the role
• Forward thinking and proactive around department and personal development
• Proactive, willing to learn and challenge respectfully to move the department forward

Desirable:

• Previous experience using performance analysis software mainly, Sportscode and other Hudl products
• Previous experience using performance analysis hardware with the ability to capture footage (live when required)
• Multilingual skills, particularly English, Spanish and Arabic

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.