Remote Senior Sports Performance Analytics Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Conference attendance opportunities

Impactful role with athletic success

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Performance Analyst to join our remote team. You will collect, analyze, and interpret large athlete datasets to drive marginal gains in training and competition, collaborating with coaches worldwide.

Responsibilities include dashboards, insights, and remote coordination with staff. A strong background in sports science, data analysis, and cutting-edge analytics is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Data Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in sports performance analysis.
• Experience with GPS, video analysis and physiological data.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze athlete performance data from training and competition.
• Develop dashboards and reports for coaches and athletes.
• Identify trends to improve training efficiency and tactics.
• Collaborate remotely with coaching staff to set targets and monitor progress.
• Stay updated on sports science research and tools.
• Assist in implementing new data collection methods and analytics tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Master's degree in Sports Science / Biomechanics / Data Science

Tools

GPS data software

Video analysis software

Physiological data analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Performance Analyst to join our remote team. You will collect, analyze, and interpret large athlete datasets to drive marginal gains in training and competition, collaborating with coaches worldwide.

Responsibilities include dashboards, insights, and remote coordination with staff. A strong background in sports science, data analysis, and cutting-edge analytics is required for success in this role.