Performance Analyst - Professional Sports Team

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Advanced analytics tools

Travel opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Performance Analyst for a leading professional sports team in Pretoria to provide data-driven performance insights to coaches and athletes, using advanced analytics and video analysis to guide training and game strategies.

You will collect and process performance data, generate reports and visualizations, and collaborate with coaching staff to translate findings into actionable improvements; travel to major events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Performance Analyst in a professional sports setting.
• Proficiency with sports performance analysis software (e.g., Hudl, Sportscode, Dartfish) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python).
• Strong understanding of sports biomechanics, tactics, and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze performance data from training sessions and competitions using specialized software.
• Utilize video analysis tools to breakdown game footage, identify tactical patterns, and provide actionable feedback to coaches and players.
• Generate comprehensive performance reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate key findings effectively.
• Collaborate closely with coaching staff to align performance analysis with team strategies and objectives.
• Identify areas for individual and team improvement based on data-driven insights.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in sports analytics, technology, and methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Excel

Data visualization

Sports analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Sports Science

Bachelor's in Statistics

Bachelor's in Data Science

Tools

Hudl

Sportscode

Dartfish

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Performance Analyst to join a leading professional sports team based in Pretoria . This role is crucial for providing in-depth performance insights to coaches and athletes, utilizing advanced data analytics and video analysis techniques. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and interpreting performance data to identify trends, evaluate individual and team performance, and support strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to athletic success in a high-performance environment within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze performance data from training sessions and competitions using specialized software.
• Utilize video analysis tools to breakdown game footage, identify tactical patterns, and provide actionable feedback to coaches and players.
• Generate comprehensive performance reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate key findings effectively.
• Collaborate closely with coaching staff to align performance analysis with team strategies and objectives.
• Identify areas for individual and team improvement based on data-driven insights.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in sports analytics, technology, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Performance Analyst in a professional sports setting or a related high-performance environment.
• Proficiency with sports performance analysis software (e.g., Hudl, Sportscode, Dartfish) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python).
• Strong understanding of sports biomechanics, tactics, and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge performance analysis technology and resources.
• Opportunities to travel with the team and work at major sporting events.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.