Netball Performance Analysis Assistant

Netball Performance Analysis Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The University of Leeds Netball club is one of the most competitive sports clubs on campus, sitting as a performance sport programme at the University. The club has 6 teams competing in BUCs, including the club’s first team competing in the BUCs Premier Division. The performance analysis assistant will work with athletes on the clubs performance programme. Athletes on this performance programme have included Netball Superleague and international players.

The performance analysis assistants will work alongside the club’s coaching team – Joan Young (former Ireland Head Coach and Bethany Cotton (Leeds Rhinos Pathway Coach) as well as student coaches and club committee members to collect and analyse video data. This data will then be used to inform training, coaching, development and competition decisions. This is an ideal role for a student with an interest in the application of data in sport and video analysis for performance development. This is a new role in the 2026-27 academic year. You will be supported and mentored by the netball head coach – Joan Young and the Sports Workforce Officer – Chloe Marshall to develop knowledge and skills specific to the role as well as transferable graduate level skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend matches onsite to support the collection of athlete data via video footage
• Work alongside the Netball Coaching team and Captains to collate data for athletes from the performance squad
• Support the Netball Coaching team with analysing data, identifying patterns and providing reports on specific athletes or groups of athletes
• Produce a post-match report to provide measurable evidence on athlete performance
• Represent Leeds Sport and Leeds University Netball in a positive manner
• Complete the Leeds Sport employability portfolio 3 times a year
• Attend regular mentoring meetings and training sessions with the Head of Netball and Sports Workforce Officer
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Leeds Sport team
• Hold all athlete information and data you come into contact with during the course of the role in the strictest confidence, and store all data as shown during training

Skills & experience required

• Interest in netball or team sports, and the ability and enthusiasm to manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
• Experience and knowledge of using Microsoft Excel
• Confidence learning and using new computer software
• Weekly commitment to attending sessions and processing data during term time
• Be willing and able to engage with the programme in its entirety including induction, ongoing training & mentor meetings
• Good communication skills
• Flexible & adaptable
• Attention to detail
• A passion for sport and using data to improve sporting performance

Skills developed

Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Problem solving & analytical skills, Data literacy, Systems thinking, Active learning, Time management, Reflection.

Training & support

We want you to have the very best volunteering experience with us; therefore we take care to ensure you get the training and support you need to carry out your role including:

• An initial induction to the organisation and the role
• Training to develop specific skills such as inputting data, Excel and video analysis software
• Shadowing opportunities with professional coaches and practitioners
• Regular mentoring and feedback from the Leeds Sport team

Any further training and support needs will be discussed with the Sports Workforce Officer.

Reward & recognition

Volunteers are an important part of the success of the event and all Performance Analysis volunteers will be eligible for the following:

• A uniform in the form of a Leeds Sport leadership t-shirt to wear during the course of your volunteering
• Access to the Edge facility on an Edge Club membership
• Access to all sessions, software, training and support required to complete the role
• Volunteer of the months awards
• References from our staff team
• Travel expenses if you need to travel off site for the role

Participation in this programme can also be used as part of the SOUL Discovery programme. This module supports students to reflect on the personal & professional value of their volunteering.

Commitment

Ideally you will be able to commit 2 hours per week during term time. The 2 hours per week will be flexible and can be completed around your studies – some tasks maybe completed in your own time whilst others may involve attending specific training sessions and competitions. If you are likely to find this commitment difficult, please speak to the Sports Workforce Officer for more information.

You will be required to attend any training relevant to your role in line with the Leeds Sport minimum deployment guidelines for volunteers.

Further information

• The Performance Analysis Assistant will be responsible to the Sports Workforce Officer in the Leeds Sport team
• Online applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now open. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will close on the 1st June 2026.
• Following your online application, you may be invited for an interview or informal meeting with the Sports Workforce Officer to discuss the role in more detail
• If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact Chloe Marshall – Sports Workforce Officer at [email protected].