Remote Sports Performance Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Performance Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets for athletes and coaching staff from anywhere, with a focus on sports performance insights.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, data visualization, and collaboration with coaches while operating remotely from Rustenburg, North West. Strong experience in R/Python and BI tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience in performance analysis in Leisure & Sports.
• Proficiency in R or Python.
• Strong experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent understanding of sports biomechanics, physiology, and training principles.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and perform complex analyses.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of performance data from various sports-related sources.
• Utilise advanced statistical methods and analytical tools to identify performance trends, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs for athletes, coaches, and management.
• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to improve athlete performance, training methodologies, and game strategies.
• Collaborate closely with coaching staff and athletes to understand their data needs and deliver tailored analytical support.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sports science, performance analytics, and data mining techniques.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the analysis process.
• Present complex findings in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of new analytical models and methodologies to enhance performance tracking.

Skills

R

Python

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Performance Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets for athletes and coaching staff from anywhere, with a focus on sports performance insights.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, data visualization, and collaboration with coaches while operating remotely from Rustenburg, North West. Strong experience in R/Python and BI tools is expected.