Remote Senior Sports Performance Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote position

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous leave

Access to leading analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst for a fully remote role within the elite sports program. You will leverage advanced analytics, model performance data, and deliver insights to coaches and management to drive athlete development and tactical decisions.

You will develop dashboards, interpret metrics, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to a data-driven culture across the organization. This role supports remote collaboration with staff and athletes globally.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field related to sports performance
• At least 6 years’ experience in professional sports performance analysis
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (R, Python) and SQL for data management
• Expertise in statistical modeling, data visualization, and interpretation of performance metrics
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze athlete performance data from training and competition using advanced statistical and modeling techniques
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports to track key metrics and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with coaching staff to provide data-driven insights and support tactical decision-making
• Identify trends and patterns to inform athlete development strategies and scouting
• Stay current with advancements in sports science and performance analytics
• Communicate complex findings clearly to coaches, athletes, and management
• Mentor junior analysts and foster a collaborative team environment

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Sports Science/Biomechanics/Data Science/Statistics or related quantitative field

6+ years in performance analysis in professional sports

Strong communication and presentation skills

Remote, collaborative work mindset

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst for a fully remote role within the elite sports program. You will leverage advanced analytics, model performance data, and deliver insights to coaches and management to drive athlete development and tactical decisions.

You will develop dashboards, interpret metrics, and mentor junior analysts while contributing to a data-driven culture across the organization. This role supports remote collaboration with staff and athletes globally.