Remote Sports Performance Analyst: Data-Driven & Global

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 987,000 - 1,481,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

retirement contributions

continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Sports Performance Analyst to collect, interpret, and present data on athlete performance across various sports. You will collaborate with coaches to craft data-informed training plans, monitor workload, and drive insights that help optimize performance and reduce injury risk.

The role requires advanced data skills, experience with wearables and analytics platforms, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly in a remote, autonomous

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (Sports Science / Data Science / Statistics / Kinesiology).
• Proven experience as Sports Performance Analyst or similar data role in sports.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (R, Python, SPSS).
• Experience with performance analysis tools (Hudl, Catapult, STATSports).
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined and able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize performance data from wearables, video, and training logs.
• Analyze metrics to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and present reports and visualizations to coaches and management.
• Collaborate with coaching staff on data-informed training plans.
• Monitor workload and fatigue to mitigate overtraining and injuries.
• Research and implement new analytical techniques and technologies.
• Provide real-time feedback during training and competitions remotely.
• Contribute to performance benchmarks and KPIs.
• Maintain secure databases of performance information.
• Stay updated on sports science and data analytics developments.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Remote work

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Sports Science/Data Science/Statistics/Kinesiology

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Hudl

Catapult

STATSports

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Sports Performance Analyst to collect, interpret, and present data on athlete performance across various sports. You will collaborate with coaches to craft data-informed training plans, monitor workload, and drive insights that help optimize performance and reduce injury risk.

The role requires advanced data skills, experience with wearables and analytics platforms, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly in a remote, autonomous