Remote Senior Performance Analyst - Track & Field Analytics

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 001 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a Senior Performance Analyst to oversee data collection, modeling, and insights for elite track and field athletes in a fully remote setting. You’ll work with a global team to shape training strategies and performance outcomes.

The role demands 6+ years in performance analysis, advanced stats, and strong programming in R/Python. Excellent communication is required to translate complex data for coaches and athletes across locations.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or PhD in Sports Science, Statistics, Data Science, Biomechanics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in performance analysis within a professional or elite sports environment, with specialization in track and field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or similar tools for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of sports science principles relevant to athletics.
• Experience with performance tracking software and data management systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, clean, and analyze performance data from diverse sources (GPS, video, sensors).
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical models to assess performance and identify trends.
• Generate reports and visualizations that clearly communicate insights to coaches and athletes.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to translate data insights into training strategies.
• Identify KPIs and benchmarks for individual athletes and teams.
• Use statistics software and R/Python for advanced data analysis.
• Stay current with research and methodologies in sports analytics.
• Provide data-driven feedback on technique, conditioning, and tactical execution.
• Contribute to development of performance prediction models.
• Maintain data integrity and privacy compliance.

Conhecimentos

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Programming (R Python)

Track & field analytics

Remote work

Communication

Formação académica

Master's or PhD in related quantitative field

PhD preferred

Ferramentas

R

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks a Senior Performance Analyst to oversee data collection, modeling, and insights for elite track and field athletes in a fully remote setting. You’ll work with a global team to shape training strategies and performance outcomes.

The role demands 6+ years in performance analysis, advanced stats, and strong programming in R/Python. Excellent communication is required to translate complex data for coaches and athletes across locations.