Job: Rugby Analyst

The role will be primarily located in Dublin, Ireland. You will be required to travel around Ireland filming games.

Work not filming games will be done working from home.

BF Sports Analysis is a leading rugby analysis business specialising in making analysis efficient, effective and enjoyable for their clients. With Clients across the globe, BF Sports Analysis provides specialist rugby analysis services in 3 key areas:

• Analysis Services
• Education
• Research and Development

The analysis services side services rugby teams and selected other sports including match analysis, opposition analysis, database management and reports, animated playbooks, match filming, and live match streaming.

You can learn more about the origins of BF Sports Analysis in our about section.

Reporting to: Owner

This role involves working on the Analysis Services side of the business. On the rugby analyst side, you will be filming matches on weekends, doing analysis on games and entering the analysis data into client databases and distributing footage and statistics to clients. Through out the year, you will take part in analysis projects and research for clients taking a deeper dive into their statistics.

Filming will take place at venues required, the remainder of work will be done remotely from a location of your choice.

Other ad-hoc work will take place.

There is potential for further work on social media/marketing side and/or GAA analysis.

Essential:

• Experience in customer facing role
• Demonstrated experience of good organisational skills
• Experience in using sports analysis software such as NacSport (ideal), Sportscode or Longomatch
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working independently
• An ability to use Microsoft excel, PowerPoint/Apple Keynote
• Full Driving License and own car

Desirable:

• Experience in working with data
• Presenting experience

Hours and renumeration:

Hours: Required All Ireland League Saturday and Sundays as well as Wednesdays. 20 hours minimum with AIL weeks typically full time hours. Fixed term contract: 1st August to 15th May with potential for a full time contract.

Renumeration: Salary targeted at graduates and travel expenses.

Please submit a CV and Cover letter to bfitzpatrick@bfsportsanalysis.com before the 24^th July 2024. Additional portfolio work can be additionally sent but is not required for the 1^st phase of the recruitment.