Remote Performance Analyst: Elite Athletics & Peak Potential

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical remote Performance Analyst specializing in Athletics to join a globally distributed team. You will interpret complex data sets from athletes, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable training and competition strategies.

The role requires a strong background in sports science or biomechanics, proficiency in R/Python/SPSS and Tableau/Power BI, and the ability to collaborate with coaches and athletes across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field related to sport science or analytics.
• Experience as a performance analyst in elite athletics preferred.
• Proficiency in R, Python, SPSS and data visualization tools.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze athlete performance data using tracking tech.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for coaches and athletes.
• Identify KPIs and trends affecting outcomes.
• Provide data-driven training and strategy recommendations.
• Create reports and presentations communicating findings clearly.
• Stay updated on sports science and analytics trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Data Analytics, or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical remote Performance Analyst specializing in Athletics to join a globally distributed team. You will interpret complex data sets from athletes, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable training and competition strategies.

The role requires a strong background in sports science or biomechanics, proficiency in R/Python/SPSS and Tableau/Power BI, and the ability to collaborate with coaches and athletes across disciplines.