Performance Analyst – Internship 2026/2027

• 1st T/Analyst Intern
• 28 April 2026
• Colchester Academy
• Tiptree, Essex
• On Application
• Community & Sport
• Contract
• Part Time

Job Description

Performance Analyst – Internship 2026/2027

Contract Type – Work Placement – Ideal for Undergraduate Students / Placement Year Students / Masters Students / Those looking to gain experience in professional football.

Start Date – July 2026

End Date – May 2027

Hours- Part-time (25-28 Hours Per Week)

Salary – Unpaid Internship

Colchester United has student internships available across the First Team for the 2026/2027 season. This specific role will be to assist the analysis process across the First Team. Those invited to interview will be asked to complete a small task to demonstrate their analysis skills and football understanding.

The ideal candidate must:

– Demonstrate good knowledge and tactical understanding of the game
– Be proficient using Mac iOS & Windows products (Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
– Be working towards completing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in sports science or a relevant field OR have experience working as a performance analyst
– Be adaptable to the workflow of professional football
– Cope in high demand situations
– Be able to commit to the entire 2026/2027 season

Desirable candidate qualities:

– Have Knowledge and expertise of industry software, specifically in relation to SBG, HUDL, and Hudl Sportscode.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

– Work closely with and support the first team staff
– Provide support to the pre and post-match analysis process
– Film training sessions with a drone and via IP camera’s to manage the upkeep of our recording processes on HUDL
– Coding at the analyst and coaches request – key events, key players, tactical events, clipping for players, etc
– Assist with delivering analysis sessions – group and individual
– Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently and responsibly
– Completing ad-hoc requests
– Be available to work flexible hours

What to Expect From Us:

– Induction training

– Experience working within league football

– Access to CPD events to further improve learning

– Access to standardised analysis software and platforms

– Opportunities to grow and develop as analyst under the supervision of experienced staff

– See operations of a football club and work in a multi-disciplinary environment

– Support throughout your internship

Safeguarding:

All staff/volunteers/interns must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please email Owen.Skinner@colchesterunited.net with a CV & Cover Letter and an email titled ‘Performance Analyst Job Application’ if interested.

We will only respond to successful candidates due to time constraints on our end. However, we will provide detailed feedback to every unsuccessful application who progresses past the initial stage in the application process. Thank you for your interest in advance.