Head of Sports Performance Analytics – Remote

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Remote work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24, Stellenbosch-based, is seeking a Head Sports Performance Analyst for a fully remote role. You will lead a team to collect, analyze, and interpret data to optimize athlete performance and inform coaching decisions.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master's in a quantitative field, at least 7 years in sports analytics with leadership, and strong skills in statistics, GPS/video data, and visualization.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field related to sports science.
• Minimum 7 years in sports performance analysis with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and modeling techniques.
• Proficiency with Hudl, Sportscode, Catapult; R, Python; and Tableau.
• Strong biomechanics, physiology, and training principles.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of performance analysts, fostering a data-driven culture.
• Develop and implement advanced data collection methodologies using GPS, video analysis, and biometric sensors.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create comprehensive performance reports and visualizations for coaches, athletes, and management.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate performance insights into training and game strategies.
• Design and implement athlete monitoring systems to track load, fatigue, and injury risk.
• Stay abreast of latest sports science and analytics advancements.
• Develop predictive models for player performance and injury potential.
• Manage relationships with data providers and technology vendors.
• Contribute to strategic planning of performance programs.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote work

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Sports Science / related quantitative field

Tools

Hudl

Sportscode

Catapult

R

Python

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24, Stellenbosch-based, is seeking a Head Sports Performance Analyst for a fully remote role. You will lead a team to collect, analyze, and interpret data to optimize athlete performance and inform coaching decisions.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master's in a quantitative field, at least 7 years in sports analytics with leadership, and strong skills in statistics, GPS/video data, and visualization.