Internship – First Team Performance Analyst Intern (Sandwich Year Placement)

WORK PLACEMENT ROLE DESCRIPTION

Location:

Exeter City Football Club

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Duration:

Season 2026/27 (22nd June 2026 to 31st May 2027)

About the Opportunity

Exeter City Football Club is offering a unique opportunity for a passionate and driven university student to join our 1st Team as a Performance Analyst Intern. This role is designed for a sandwich year student eager to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical, elite football environment.

Working within the First Team setup, the successful applicant will gain valuable experience supporting the First Team players in their performance for the 26/27 season. You will be guided by the Head of Performance analysis and supported by the First Team Performance Analyst department.

Role Responsibilities

• Filming: Record training sessions & home matches.
• Equipment Management: Ensure equipment is maintained, secured, and regularly serviced.
• Analysis: Maintain and analyse training logs, support opposition analysis, and support goalkeeper analysis.
• Collaboration: Work closely with coaches and support staff to meet performance analysis objectives.
• Development: Continuously expand your skills and knowledge in performance analytics.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• Currently studying a degree in Sport Science or a related field with an interest in Performance Analysis.
• A genuine passion for working within an elite football environment.
• Enhanced FA DBS check (E) this will be arranged by us and is required even if you already have a current DBS certificate.
• Strong desire to build a career in Performance Analytics.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting player welfare.

Desirable Criteria:

• BFAS certification, and Safeguarding Children Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Full driving licence.
• Experience with performance analysis tools such as Hudl and Wyscout.
• Prior experience in a professional sports setting.
• Coaching qualifications.

What Can We Provide?

• A formalised learning placement within a professional football club in collaboration with degree programmes.
• Regular internal CPD and a minimum of 1x external CPD relevant to the role.
• A stipend of £8,000 for the placement year.
• Experience working within an MDT.
• Opportunities to lead within areas of the department and a true hands-on experience of what working in a professional football club will be like.

Safeguarding Commitment

Exeter City Football Club prioritises the safeguarding, well-being, and safety of all participants. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (provided by us) and adherence to our Safeguarding Policy. Training will be provided by us.

Job Description:

Academy Performance Analyst (Intern)

Season: 2026/27

Job Description & Specific Role Requirements

Reporting To & Key Liaison with:

Head of Performance analysis

Purpose & Role Function

• Filming: Record training sessions & home matches.
• Equipment Management: Ensure equipment is maintained, secured, and regularly serviced.
• Analysis: Maintain and analyse training logs, support opposition analysis, and support goalkeeper analysis.
• Collaboration: Work closely with coaches and support staff to meet performance analysis objectives.
• Development: Continuously expand your skills and knowledge in performance analytics.

Other Key Relationships

• 1st Team Analysis Department
• Coaching department
• Multidisciplinary team

Safeguarding

• Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club.
• Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
• Utilise the MyConcern system to recognise, respond, report, and record any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.
• Place player safety and welfare as a top priority at all times.
• Ensure all medical equipment is safe & stored securely.

Qualities & Requirements

2.1 Essential

• Currently studying a degree in Sport Science or a related field with an interest in Performance Analysis.
• A genuine passion for working within an elite football environment.
• Strong desire to build a career in Performance Analytics.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting player welfare.

2.1 Desirable

• BFAS certification, and Safeguarding Children Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Full driving licence.
• Experience with performance analysis tools such as Hudl and Wyscout.
• Prior experience in a professional sports setting.
• Coaching qualifications.

2.2 Qualities

• Strong desire to work hard and learn (essential).
• Effective communicator and relationship builder (essential).
• Ability to work collaboratively with players, staff, and others (essential).
• Personable, approachable, and friendly manner (essential).
• Good timekeeping (essential).
• Commitment to continuous learning (essential).
• Adaptability and flexibility (essential).
• Willingness and enthusiasm to cooperate and take responsibility (essential).

2.3 Experience

• Previous experience in a professional sports setting (desirable).

2.4 Other

• High degree of personal drive and motivation (essential).
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certification (essential).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

3.1 Regulatory Standards

• Ensure compliance with EPPP Safe to Operate, Compliance, and Standards within the Sport Science Department.
• Assist analysis department by providing timely and accurate access to relevant information for the player review process, ensuring comprehensive and well-maintained records.

3.2 Personal Development

• Commit to continuous personal and professional development, demonstrating curiosity and actively seeking learning opportunities from all members of the First Team Analyst Team.

Application Procedure:

Please provide your CV, a fully completed application form and a short cover letter (no more than 500 words). Within the covering letter, please include why you wish to do this placement and describe a meaningful experience that has provided you with an interest in Performance Analysis.

Shortly after you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email requesting you to complete 2 online video questions. Please keep an eye out for this and follow the process to complete them asap.

Deadline for submission is 5th March 2026. Any applications after this date will not be considered.

Once the closing date has passed, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and we aim to let all candidates know the outcome of their application by Monday 23rd March 2026.

Duration of Placement:

Start date: The successful applicant will be starting in role the week commencing 22nd June 2026.

End date: The latest will be the 31st May 2027, depending on the outcome of the football season.