Full-time places are available on the MSc Sports Performance Analysis programme at the University of Chichester, involving a funded work placement with Insight Analysis (supporting England Rugby).

Closing date for applications: 10am on Friday 25th May 2018

Interview date: beginning of June 2018

Work Placement dates: August 2018 - June 2019

MSc course dates: September 2018 - August 2019

This programme of study is designed for graduates seeking to develop specialist knowledge in Sports Performance Analysis. The MSc Sports Performance Analysis programme is carefully aligned to employer needs and aims to provide the knowledge, skills and experience to successfully pursue a career in the area of Sports Performance Analysis. The processes and theories underpinning performance analysis are explored, together with key practical competencies, all delivered in conjunction with a dedicated, intensive work placement offering invaluable industry relevant experience. The course benefits from innovative assessments, excellent staff support, strong emphasis on theory to practice, and provision of a Macbook with SportsCode Elite (Review) for the duration of studies. The academic, personal and professional development opportunities afforded by this programme have yielded exceptional graduate employability.

Course tuition fees: GBP 6520 (University of Chichester alumni are eligible for a 15% discount). Full fee information can be found using: https://www.chi.ac.uk/study-us/fees-finance/tuition-fees

The work placement will take place with Insight Analysis (supporting England Rugby). The successful candidates will receive a full fees bursary to cover tuition fees for the MSc Sports Performance Analysis programme.

Performance Analysis Work Placement

As part of an ongoing relationship with the University of Chichester, Insight Analysis are offering a number of placement opportunities to support senior analysts, coaches, teams and the wider professional rugby department within the RFU. These placement opportunities will provide the successful applicants with a rare opportunity to develop their technical and non-technical skills in an elite applied setting (circa 28 hours per week from September to May), whilst completing their MSc on a Full-Time basis. In addition, formal and informal CPD opportunities will be provided to suitable candidates at regular stages throughout the season, designed to align and assist with course assignments and requirements.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Each placement opportunity will be split into two main components for the duration of the season to maximize learning in key applied areas.

Approximately 50% of the placement (circa 14 hours per week) will be spent working under our team of Senior Analysts to assist in the delivery of a variety of analysis processes and services to the following England Teams and Professional Rugby Departments;

England Men''s Senior TeamEngland Men''s PathwayProfessional Game Match Officials Team (with ad-hoc support of Men''s and Women''s 7s and Women''s XVs)Specific areas of work to support the above teams may include:
Bespoke analysis on players, matches or events pertinent to England Team requirementsFilming and editing of meetings to enhance feedbackSupported delivery of meetings to coaching or match official groupsFilming of training sessions and or matches as required or directed by senior analystsAdministrative tasks to assist in data analysisGeneral analysis support tasks as deemed suitable by Senior Analysts2. The second part of the role will see the successful applicant assigned to a GK IPA Championship team where they will work as part of a dedicated team of support analysts, with a responsibility to film and analyse their assigned team''s matches on a weekly basis for the duration of the season.

Key components of this role include:

Capturing of two views at every home match of your allocated GK IPA Championship team, for both Championship and British and Irish Cup FixturesProviding both teams with a live feed to allow them to perform in-match analysisProviding both teams with a copy of both angles at the completion of the matchUploading footage to a secure web platform post matchProducing team and individual analysis each week using SportscodeCompleting thorough reliability and accuracy checks on analysisUploading data to secure platform

It is anticipated that the above responsibility will account for approximately 10-15 hours per week.

In order to maximize the exposure and development of the successful candidates it is expected that, when not completing field based tasks, they will work out of either the Insight office in Bath, or hot desk at one of the RFU''s offices in/around Twickenham. Proximity to these two areas is therefore a pre-requisite for appointment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

A relevant undergraduate degree (Minimum 2:1)Experience of providing analysis support to a team or individual and/or experience of coaching, playing or refereeing Rugby.Knowledge of Rugby Union, it''s rules and current playersTrustworthy, with ability to work autonomouslyVery good communication skillsExcel, Word and PowerPoint skills and experienceReliable and enthusiastic with the ability to work well under pressureOutstanding work ethic and ability to work and communicate as part of a team.Excellent attention to detailGood understanding of SportsCode software and Apple based products.Available to work unsociable hours including weekends and Bank Holidays

Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours, evenings and weekends for the duration of the placement as well as attending all lectures and university commitments. A full commitment for the duration of the placement is a pre-requisite for these placements.

How to Apply

This opportunity is ideally suited to those wishing to undertake postgraduate study in Sports Performance Analysis whilst also undertaking an intensive, funded work placement within elite Rugby Union.

Informal enquiries/questions should be sent to Dr. Matt Robins (m.robins@chi.ac.uk), Senior Lecturer in Performance Analysis, University of Chichester, or, Lance Du''Lac (ldulac@insight-analysis.co.uk) at Insight Analysis.

To formally apply, please submit a CV (2 pages maximum) and Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) to HR@chi.ac.uk, with the email subject "MSc Sports Performance Analysis_Insight Analysis". Your cover letter should specifically outline how your knowledge, skills and experience make you suitable for postgraduate study, and, for a work placement within elite Rugby Union. All submissions must be received by 10am on Friday 25th May 2018.

Successful candidates will need to attend 3 days training at Insight Analysis on operational definitions and protocols. This will take place in August in advance of the season starting.

Due to the expected high number of applicants we will unfortunately not be able to provide individual feedback for those unsuccessful candidates.