Remote Sports Data Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote work setup with flexible/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Sports Data Analyst to join our analytics team. This fully remote role involves gathering, interpreting, and visualizing complex sports data to provide actionable insights for performance improvement, strategy development, and fan engagement from a home office.

The ideal candidate translates data into compelling narratives, builds dashboards, and collaborates with coaches, scouts, and management to drive data-driven decision making in sports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in sports.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from sports sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and KPIs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize insights.
• Collaborate with coaches, scouts, and management for data-driven recommendations.
• Stay updated on analytics techniques and tools.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics/DS/Math/Sports Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and insightful Remote Sports Data Analyst to join their analytics team. This fully remote position involves gathering, interpreting, and visualizing complex sports data to provide actionable insights for performance improvement, strategy development, and fan engagement. You will work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies to uncover trends and patterns that drive decision-making within the sports domain. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, possesses a deep understanding of sports, and excels at translating data into compelling narratives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sports performance at an elite level from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various sports sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize data insights effectively.
• Collaborate with coaches, scouts, and management to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sports analytics and data science techniques.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Sports Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the sports industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of sports statistics and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work setup with flexibility in working hours.
• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art sports analytics technology.
• Contribute to enhancing athletic performance and strategic decision-making in sports.
• Professional development in a rapidly growing field of sports analytics.