Football Performance Data Analyst: Wearables & Load

Comunidad Lift; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Football Sports Performance Data Analyst to collect, manage, and analyze athlete-monitoring data generated during practices, workouts, and testing. This role operates Catapult wearable tech and reports on training load, readiness, and return-to-play status.

The position involves collaborating with football and sports performance staff, handling weight room data tools, and supporting in-practice data tracking with a strong emphasis on data integrity and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from athlete-monitoring or wearable technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect on-field data during practices and workouts using Catapult wearable technology and manage Catapult system operations.
• Analyze player data from Catapult wearables to provide clear reports on loads for coaching and performance staff.
• Organize data from weight room tools (GymAware, NordBord, ForceFrames, force plates) to monitor fatigue.
• Conduct studies to understand loads and demands of practices and workouts.
• Support return-to-play decisions with tangible data analyses for sports medicine staff.
• Analyze and monitor practice load to align with planned intensity.
• Produce and distribute daily Catapult reports and weekly weight room tracking analyses.
• Adhere to department/university policies and required trainings.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Catapult

GymAware

NordBord

ForceFrames

Force plates

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Football Sports Performance Data Analyst to collect, manage, and analyze athlete-monitoring data generated during practices, workouts, and testing. This role operates Catapult wearable tech and reports on training load, readiness, and return-to-play status.

The position involves collaborating with football and sports performance staff, handling weight room data tools, and supporting in-practice data tracking with a strong emphasis on data integrity and clear