Remote Sports Data Analyst — Insights & Strategy

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Advanced analytics tools

Growth opportunities

Collaborative sports analytics team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and analytical Sports Analyst to join its data-driven team, working fully remotely from anywhere. You will dissect player and team data, build models, and present findings to coaches, scouts, and management to inform decisions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in statistics or data science, experience in analytics, and proficiency with Python, R, or SQL. You will collaborate across departments, stay updated on analytics methods, and contribute to talent

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, team statistics, and game outcomes.
• Develop and implement statistical models to identify key performance indicators and trends.
• Create comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide data-backed recommendations for player development, team strategy, and scouting efforts.
• Collaborate with coaches and management to integrate data insights into performance enhancement strategies.
• Stay abreast of advancements in sports analytics and data science methodologies.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a sharp and analytical Sports Analyst to join its data-driven team, working fully remotely from anywhere. You will dissect player and team data, build models, and present findings to coaches, scouts, and management to inform decisions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in statistics or data science, experience in analytics, and proficiency with Python, R, or SQL. You will collaborate across departments, stay updated on analytics methods, and contribute to talent