Video Analyst

Development | Head Office, Kabul

The Video analyst is responsible for delivering a broad scope of performance analysis services to the Afghanistan Cricket team. Video Analyst will work closely with Head Coach to provide world leading service. He/She shall be an expert in the field of performance Analysis with a proven track record of interacting with Coaches and Players. He/She shall have a clear understanding of the requirements and expectations of an international sporting environment. This role is fully embedded with Afghanistan Cricket Team and as such requires a commitment to travel to all training camps and International events.

About Afghanistan Cricket Board:

The Afghanistan Cricket Board was established in 2001. It is an independent and specialized organization in the field of Cricket. It works for the development of cricket, and players in the country, and organizes different formats of opportunities aiming to improve cricket and support players. ACB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Therefore, applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities, and experience.

Job Summary:

The Video analyst is responsible for delivering a broad scope of performance analysis services to the Afghanistan Cricket team. Video Analyst will work closely with Head Coach to provide world leading service. He/She shall be an expert in the field of performance Analysis with a proven track record of interacting with Coaches and Players. He/She shall have a clear understanding of the requirements and expectations of an international sporting environment. This role is fully embedded with Afghanistan Cricket Team and as such requires a commitment to travel to all training camps and International events.

Reporting:

The video analyst will directly report to ACB - Head Coach.

Duty Station: As Required

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Technically the Video Analyst will have a history of using video and data impact on performance that have demonstrable experience in a variety of key areas.
• The video analyst will have to "make presentations and reports of the data collected and work closely with coaches to improve the technical and strategical skills of the players".
• Analyzing team data at providing stats to the head coach, usually using tools like Excel for analysis and PowerPoint or Keynote for presentations.
• He/She will be required to "Collect the data at a granular level as specified by the data collection practices.
• The Video Analyst will be also required to perform the role of a preparation facilitator along with the coaching staff in the analysis of technical aspects of the players
• Filming games with a digital camera and uploading data for review.
• The video analyst will be required for recording and coding matches they are involved in: (Match coding: watching the game and entering on a laptop up to 10 different items for each ball from bowler through to batsman and fielder).
• Analyzing data from other teams to look for bowling plans and general scouting information
• Provide videos and statistics as and when required by the coaches and players before, during and after the match.
• Generate match reports requested by the coaches for team meetings amongst others.
• After completion of each and every tour the analyst will be required to provide a comprehensive report and data generate during the tour to ACB.
• Any other relevant tasks may assign by supervisor (Head Coach).

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Performance Analysis or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Performance/Video Analysis
• Excellent Understanding of the professional workings / Elite Sports.
• Demonstrable experience of impacting on performance through analysis processes / protocols.

Languages:

Ability to develop written reports in English

 Skills:

• Highly numerate with strong technical and computer skills.
• Ability to explain complex statistical issues to diverse audiences of varying expertise, including intelligent use of graphics and visualizations.
• Demonstrable database and statistical analysis skills.
• Track record of managing / leading small teams of analysts and building excellent relationships with coaches.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work unsociable hours.
• Comfortable, confident and effective in an elite / professional sporting environment. Has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• The appointee should be able to have people management skills.
• Be a problem solver and be able to communicate in an excellent manner including report writing skills

 

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kabul

Submission Guideline:

Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their profiles to the below email address no later than the closing date specified.

(hr.cv@afghancricket.af)

Note: Do not forget to mention the position title at the subject line of your emails or else your applications will not be considered.