WORK PLACEMENT ROLE DESCRIPTION
First Team Performance Analyst Internship
Location: Exeter City Football Club
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Duration: Season 2026/27 (approximately July to May)
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 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: Equipment is maintained, secured, and regularly serviced.
- Analysis: maintain and analyse training log, support opposition analysis, support goal keeper 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 Wyscou
- 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
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How to Apply
Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. Click HERE to apply.
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 is10th June. 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 the end of June 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we have a significant number of qualifying applicants.
- The closing date is: June 14, 2026
- Interview date: TBC
Duration of placement:
Start date: The successful applicant will be starting in role during July 2026.
End date: The latest will be the 31st May 2027, depending on the outcome of the football season.
If you have any questions regarding the application process please email hr@ecfc.co.uk.
All candidates will require an enhanced DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.