Football Performance Data Analyst - Wearables & Reporting

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Football Sports Performance Data Analyst to support the Football Sports Performance staff by collecting, managing, and analyzing athlete-monitoring data generated during practices, workouts, and testing. The role operates the department’s wearable and weight room technology to deliver clear, actionable reports on training load and player readiness.

Responsibilities include collecting field data with Catapult wearables, organizing data from GymAware, NordBord,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing athlete-monitoring data.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect on-field data using Catapult wearables and manage day-to-day system operations.
• Organize data from GymAware, NordBord, ForceFrames, and force plates to support fatigue tracking.
• Produce daily Catapult reports and weekly analyses for coaches and sports medicine staff.
• Support return-to-play analytics with tangible data insights.
• Ensure compliance with department and university policies and applicable associations.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Team collaboration

Data collection

Wearable tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

Catapult

GymAware

NordBord

ForceFrames

Force plates

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Football Sports Performance Data Analyst to support the Football Sports Performance staff by collecting, managing, and analyzing athlete-monitoring data generated during practices, workouts, and testing. The role operates the department’s wearable and weight room technology to deliver clear, actionable reports on training load and player readiness.

Responsibilities include collecting field data with Catapult wearables, organizing data from GymAware, NordBord,