What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Team Analyst position at Nashville SC?
Department: Team Operations
Reports To: Head of Analysis
To be considered, please apply on our job board
Reports To: Head of Analysis
To be considered, please apply on our job board
About Nashville SC & Huntsville City FC
Nashville Soccer Cub competes in Major League Soccer and calls GEODIS Park home — the largest soccer-specific stadium in the league. Together with our MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Huntsville City FC, we’re building an organization driven by passion, ambition, and community. We are proud to be 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions and to continue growing a culture that celebrates authenticity, inclusivity, and teamwork — both on and off the field.
The First Team Analyst will be responsible for aiding the first team in various forms of technical and tactical analysis and preparation. The successful candidate will possess a versatile set of skills across video and data analysis, a deep tactical understanding of the game and a strong desire to learn.
The First Team Analyst will be responsible for aiding the first team in various forms of technical and tactical analysis and preparation. The successful candidate will possess a versatile set of skills across video and data analysis, a deep tactical understanding of the game and a strong desire to learn.
Essential Functions
- Film and code all first team training sessions, providing live feedback to the coaching staff when necessary.
- Lead post-training analysis process – collection of best practice clips to be presented to coaching staff.
- Maintain library of training drills.
- Assist on matchday with live coding of games.
- Conduct post-match analysis in collaboration with coaches to collect & database best practice clips.
- Assist with recruitment and management of first team interns.
- Provide specific analysis projects as directed by coaching staff.
- Other duties as assigned by Head of Analysis or coaching staff.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience working within professional or NCAA soccer.
- Strong understanding of soccer tactics & willingness to learn Nashville SC game model.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficient in the use of Hudl products (Sportscode, Insight, Studio, Wyscout) or equivalent video analysis software.
- Experience in filming training/matches, as well as flying drones.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, travel consistently & work to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, experience in building presentations using video and/or data to provide insights to the coaching staff.
NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE. Thanks for your interest! Due to the volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to individual status inquiries. If selected to move forward, you’ll hear from our HR team at Nashville Soccer Club.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.