Closing date: 26th June 2014 JOB CLOSED !

Job Titles: Position 1: Undergraduate Team Analyst 

Duration: 12 months

Applicant: 

We are looking to for one student who has a passion for cricket and who wish to become an integral part of one of the most successful, first class county cricket clubs. The student will  have excellent IT skills and be able to demonstrate a wide-ranging basis of skills in the area of analysis. 

Please note that the undergraduate students must be looking for a work placement as part of a sandwich degree. 

Positions 1: Should have a keen interest in research and analysis and be passionate about sport (preferably cricket) 

Main duties: 

• To assist in the operation and maintenance of the Club’s “Feedback” video notational, analytical system 
• To assist with specific analytical projects, as requested by Pro Cricket or Cricket Performance Managers, both statistical data-based and video-based 
• To assist in the capturing and collating of footage for a video library, from both on ground and TV broadcast, for analytical and new media purposes 
• To assist in the operation of new media -based projects 
• To assist in the set-up and operation of the video notational, analytical system at all 1st Xl matches 
• To research and analyse prospective opposition teams and players, providing Pro Cricket staff with relevant information 
• To develop and maintain a cricket DVD and digital library for analytical and new media purposes 
• To gather and provide statistical and video footage for the Academy, youth squads and player development areas of the business 
• To assist players and coaches in the development and maintenance of the Club’s “DartFish” TV site 
  

Please note that the list above is not exhaustive and reasonable duties may be added or removed at the discretion of the Club staff. 

Person Specification: 

Qualifications 

• Currently studying a sports-focused degree. This work placement would be offered to a student as part of a sandwich degree 

Skills and Knowledge 

• A versatile and wide-ranging base of skills and techniques in the area of analysis 
• Excellent IT skills 
• Knowledge and experience of cricket 

Personal qualities/ Competencies 

• A team player who can motivate and inspire others to achieve excellence 
• Sound independent judgement 
• Ability to organise and prioritise work 
• A professional attitude and appearance 
• A positive approach and a “can-do” attitude 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Flexibility with regards to working hours and patterns of working within a pro cricket environment and a willingness to step outside the role where required 
• A commitment to continuous improvement 

Please be aware that SCCC is not in a position to fund this placement and as such students need to meet all their own living and travel costs. SCCC would, however, cover any costs incurred whilst travelling on behalf of the club. 

Point of contact: 

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to: 

Kay Gunn, Head of HR & Client Services at Sussex County Cricket Club 

E-mail: kay.gunn@sussexcricket.co.uk 

Closing Date: Thursday 26 June at 10am