Cardiff Metropolitan University
Senior Technician Sport Performance Analysis
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Senior Technician (Performance Analysis)
As a Senior Technician (Performance Analysis), you will provide specialist support for teaching, practical delivery, and related activities across the Performance Analysis labs and sports facilities.
You will take responsibility for equipment preparation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and provide day-to-day operational support to both staff and students, ensuring that the labs and equipment are fully prepared for teaching, work-based learning, and related practical activities.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Senior Technician who will support our ambitions to be Wales Sporting University. In a team of academics, a Lab Manager, and Technician Demonstrator, you will be part of this ambition by:
- Working closely with the performance analysis staff and other stakeholders to support the coordination, preparation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Providing practical and technical support and guidance, and ensuring appropriate access to software and equipment.
- Assisting student work-based learning including capture of video footage and the organisation of resources.
- Working alongside staff to assist the School or wider University, including Cardiff Met Sport, to develop and promote Cardiff Met as Wales Sporting University.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience of using performance analysis equipment, software, and related technical activities in a sport or higher education environment.
- Practical knowledge of video capture, data handling, equipment setup, and basic fault-finding.
- Practical knowledge of performance analysis software, including Hudl SportsCode, Angles, Dartfish, Nacsport, Metrica, and related tools, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance, effective support, and hands-on assistance to staff and students.
- Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage equipment loans, stock, maintenance, and records accurately.
- Awareness of health and safety requirements and the ability to work safely in practical settings.
- As well as this technical knowledge, we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team but can also work individually, is self-motivated, with initiative and a solution-oriented aptitude.
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Additionally, you’ll:
- Have a genuine interest in helping staff and students develop their knowledge and confidence in using performance analysis tools and technologies.
- Have a sound knowledge of statutory Health & Safety requirements (e.g., Risk Assessments, Method Statements) to allow us to create safe working environments for sport performance analysis.
- Hold a degree-equivalent qualification in a relevant subject with evidence of having studied sport performance analysis.
Why Join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviors. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
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We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 year’s service, plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family-friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidized membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact Us
For more information about the role, please contact Ryan Humpreys-Thomas, Lab Manager Sport Performance Analysis, at RHumphreys-Thomas@cardiffmet.ac.uk or Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy, at ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
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