Video Analyst

CT United FC • Bridgeport, CT

42d

About The Position

CT United FC is seeking an experienced and motivated Video Analyst to join our Analytics Department. This pivotal role will lead the delivery of comprehensive video analysis to support the first team’s tactical, technical, and performance needs. You will collaborate closely with the coaching and data analysis staff to deliver insights that drive on-field success, while establishing best practices for video and data workflows across the club. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technologically adept, and passionate about leveraging video and data to gain a competitive edge on and off the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in video or performance analysis at the professional, academy, or collegiate level.
• Expert knowledge of video analysis software (Hudl, Wyscout, Sportscode, Spiideo, etc.).
• Strong data integration and presentation skills, with comfort using software such as StatsBomb, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills with experience delivering insights to coaches and players.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a proven ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed (valid passport and eligibility to travel domestically and internationally).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a professional or elite-level soccer environment (club, academy, or national team).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or coding tools (e.g., Python, Excel).
• Experience flying a drone for training and match footage.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (or other languages).
• Knowledge of MLS, MLSNP, USSF, CONCACAF, and FIFA competition structures.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and proactive in identifying innovative analysis opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recording, live coding, cataloging, and presentation of all match, training, and opposition footage.
• Build and maintain a tactical best-practice video library aligned with CT United’s playing philosophy and ensure consistent labeling, tagging, and accessibility.
• Integrate video footage with performance and event data to create a comprehensive performance database to provide actionable insights.
• Deliver pre-, live-, and post-match analysis for the first team, including coding, clipping, and tactical presentations.
• Provide training, live match analysis, and in-game insights to support real-time decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive opponent analysis to identify tactical patterns, strengths, and areas of opportunity.
• Support scouting and recruitment by preparing video reports on prospective players aligned with the club’s game model.
• Collaborate with coaches and performance staff to develop individualized player review videos that support growth objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with analysts and technical staff across departments to ensure consistent standards of analysis.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, analysis tools, and workflows to keep CT United at the forefront of performance innovation.
• Provide additional support to the coaching staff as required, including travel for matches and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees