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Paid Internship Wolverhampton
Posted on August 3, 2026
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are offering an opportunity for a season long placement within their Academy, in partnership with the University of Worcester, for the 2026/27 season. The placement will be supporting the analysis processes within the club's Category 1 academy and working closely with the academy performance analysts.
The successful candidates will receive a bursary to cover tuition fees for the MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis starting in September 2026. The course is specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to work as a performance analyst in elite sport. Due to the distance learning nature of the course only UK, Irish and EU citizens with settled status may apply for this funded placement opportunity.
Location – Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Wolverhampton
Closing Date – Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be held throughout the recruitment period and the vacancies will close once suitable candidates have been appointed.
To apply, send a covering letter and up-to-date CV to performanceanalysis@worc.ac.uk with the title of the email reading ‘Wolves Internship’
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Academy Performance Analyst Placement MSc Bursary
DEPARTMENT: Performance Insights and Data Strategy
REPORTS TO: Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy
LOCATION: Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground - Additional travel may be required
HOURS: 25 hours per week (August 2026-May 2027)
Placement Description
To support the Academy Performance Analysis process and services at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, enabling us to enhance the quality of content, research and development given to Coaches and Players. This role will provide support across the academy age groups to the analysis programme, working closely with the analysts of the relevant phases. The placement is to support university study towards a recognised qualification in the Performance Analysis field, working in partnership with the University of Worcester. This placement has a strong record with previous interns now working at a range of professional clubs and elite settings at both academy and first team levels, including Premier League and Championship clubs.
Key Learning Opportunities
- Filming and coding of relevant training and matches across Academy teams. This may include any age group from U9 to U23s.
- Maintenance of video and statistical databases of teams, players and league trends.
- Support in the production and delivery of team/individual meetings.
- Provide best practice clips from relevant age groups to maintain library based around the club playing style and identity.
- Involvement in research-based projects on learning styles, delivery and technology.
- Assist with the implementation of player development plans and support coach observation sessions.
- Assist in coverage of tournaments across all Academy age groups as required.
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General Responsibilities
- Compliance with Club policies
- Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
- Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies
- To promote the Club’s values
- To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
- To maintain professional conduct at all times
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all those associated with WWFC to share this commitment. This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
Key Relationships
- To report to the Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy.
- To work closely with all academy analysts, building lines of communication and understanding of roles and responsibilities.
- Build strong relationships with the coaching staff and support staff to understand their workflows and requirements to support player development throughout the season.
Scope of Placement
This placement will involve approximately 25 hours per week and may include duties outside normal office hours including evenings, weekends and on public holidays. This placement description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. The Performance Analysis department is amalgamated with both senior and academy footballers and you may be asked to support either department at short notice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Academy Performance Analyst Placement (studying towards MSc)
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Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the placement e.g. understanding of a defined system, method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent Football knowledge through analyst, coaching or playing experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Apple based products to build presentations, databases and graphical resources.
- Good knowledge of video editing software (iMovie/Final Cut/Adobe) etc.
- Understanding of Performance Analysis software and awareness of coding/editing and presentation processes within it.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of relevant equipment and technology, including its operation and maintenance.
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working etc.
Essential
- A personality that brings a positive impact to our elite environment and can engage with younger players.
- Ability to work using own initiative.
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills that have a positive impact on performance.
- An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety policies.
- Personal commitment to continued professional development.
- Operate within the rules of professional confidentiality to liaise with staff and players.
- Understanding of how to work safely with children and uphold generally accepted practice when working with those participants.
- Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed equality and diversity within Club.
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.
Essential
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience of working in a sporting environment to provide Performance Analysis support and delivery.
- Experience of presenting in front of large groups.
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required
Essential
- An undergraduate degree in a Sports Science, Sport Studies, Coaching or Performance Analysis related course.
- Acceptance on to the MSc Performance Analysis course at the University of Worcester.
- Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop).
- Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves Safeguarding Manager.
Desirable
- FA Level 1 and 2 Coaching Badges.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to performanceanalysis@worc.ac.uk
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