Remote Sports Analytics Strategist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Cutting-edge tools

Top teams

Innovation focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a highly analytical Sports Analytics Specialist to join a data-driven team. You will collect and process large sports datasets, build models, and translate insights into performance improvements for players and teams.

You will collaborate with coaches and management, develop KPIs, and create clear visualizations to support strategic decisions. A strong quantitative background and passion for sports are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sports Analytics Specialist or Data Scientist in sports.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data analysis tools.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, ML, and data visualization.
• Deep understanding of sports performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage diverse sports datasets from various sources.
• Develop and apply statistical models and machine learning techniques to analyze player and team performance.
• Create clear and concise visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate data insights into practical performance improvements.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop tracking systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sports analytics and data science methodologies.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Data Science, CS

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a highly analytical Sports Analytics Specialist to join a data-driven team. You will collect and process large sports datasets, build models, and translate insights into performance improvements for players and teams.

You will collaborate with coaches and management, develop KPIs, and create clear visualizations to support strategic decisions. A strong quantitative background and passion for sports are essential.