Remote Sports Data Scientist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking sports technology firm to hire a Remote Sports Analyst. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for coaches and management.

The role emphasizes cross-sport analytics, dashboard development, and staying at the forefront of sports data science, with a highly competitive salary and remote-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a data analyst or sports analyst with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python or R, plus experience in data visualization and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance and game statistics.
• Develop statistical models and ML algorithms to identify KPIs and trends.
• Generate reports and visualizations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to provide data-driven strategy recommendations.
• Stay current with analytics advancements and tool development.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Statistical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking sports technology firm to hire a Remote Sports Analyst. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for coaches and management.

The role emphasizes cross-sport analytics, dashboard development, and staying at the forefront of sports data science, with a highly competitive salary and remote-friendly culture.