Basketball Analytics Coach | Data-Driven Strategy & Insights

San Antonio Spurs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Spurs is seeking a Coaching Analyst to help integrate analytics into day-to-day coaching operations. You will develop analytical tools, perform ad hoc analyses, and promote data-driven decision making across Basketball Operations.

The role requires advanced skills in SQL, Python or R, data visualization, and a solid understanding of basketball analytics and NBA rules. The successful candidate will collaborate with coaching staff, manage multiple data sources, and communicate findings

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate basketball needs into statistical analyses.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database design.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of data visualization and ability to create compelling graphics.
• Understanding of NBA rules, statistics, and public/proprietary resources.
• Excellent communication with staff across quantitative backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Leverage analytical skills to interpret basketball needs and translate them into statistical processes.
• Partner with coaching staff to analyze team philosophy, player development, lineups, and strategy.
• Work with staff on game-by-game analysis of opponents, including scouting, adjustments, and review.
• Collaborate with Manager of Coaching Analytics and Basketball Operations Analytics to align methodologies, reporting, tools and data infrastructure.
• Perform ad hoc data mining on large basketball datasets via SQL, Python, or R.
• Develop and implement basketball studies related to game strategy.
• Communicate statistical findings to coaches and staff on a regular basis.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Basketball analytics

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Time management

Travel availability

Job description

San Antonio Spurs is seeking a Coaching Analyst to help integrate analytics into day-to-day coaching operations. You will develop analytical tools, perform ad hoc analyses, and promote data-driven decision making across Basketball Operations.

The role requires advanced skills in SQL, Python or R, data visualization, and a solid understanding of basketball analytics and NBA rules. The successful candidate will collaborate with coaching staff, manage multiple data sources, and communicate findings