Football Technologies Assistant

Job information
Division/Unit: Football/Football Operations
Contract type: Maximum-term contract
Start date: 01.07.2025 or as soon as possible
End date: 30.06.2027
Application deadline: 02.06.2025

Main goal

The Football Technologies Assistant supports the Football Operations team in overseeing the correct use and implementation of the various football technologies, with a particular focus on VAR and player tracking for the relevant UEFA competitions. The position-holder collaborates to help the unit achieve its project objectives with the appropriate level of service and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting project management and coordinating the delivery of football technology services at the various UEFA competitions
• Supporting the analysis and development of tracking and event data projects using Python or similar tools, including data processing, cleaning and transformation; quality assurance checks and generating insightful analyses and reports
• Ensuring the correct implementation of video and data services for team analysts
• Recording, reporting, monitoring and filing incidents involving football technologies

Requirements

Experience:

• From 1 to 3 years' experience in a technical or data-related role in the sports industry

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in data science, data analytics or equivalent

Languages:

• English: Proficient
• Any other European language would be an asset

Other requirements:

• Project management: Intermediate
• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Proficient in Python for data cleaning, analysis and visualisation
• A demonstrable interest in football

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