Remote Sports Performance Analyst (Data Science)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sports Analyst focused on Performance Metrics. You will dissect multi-sport performance data, build predictive models, and translate insights into actionable training guidance for coaches and athletes.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, proficiency in R/Python, SQL, and data visualization tools, and comfort collaborating with a distributed team worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science or Biomechanics.
• Proven experience as a Sports Analyst or Data Scientist with a portfolio of sports performance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in R, Python, or similar statistical programming languages.
• Extensive experience with SQL for data manipulation and querying.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, ML, and predictive analytics.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, ggplot2.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain complex analyses clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely with distributed teams.
• Genuine passion for sports and athletic performance principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to athlete performance across biomechanics, physiology, and tactics.
• Develop and refine statistical models to predict performance outcomes and improvements.
• Design data collection protocols to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Create visually compelling reports, dashboards, and presentations for coaches and athletes.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to understand data needs and integrate insights into training.
• Stay current with research and tech developments in sports analytics and performance measurement.
• Identify KPIs and metrics critical for success in specific sports.
• Ensure data integrity and security.
• Conduct comparative analyses between athletes, teams, and historical data.
• Contribute to development of analytic tools and platforms.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics / Data Science / Sports Science / Biomechanics or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ggplot2

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sports Analyst focused on Performance Metrics. You will dissect multi-sport performance data, build predictive models, and translate insights into actionable training guidance for coaches and athletes.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, proficiency in R/Python, SQL, and data visualization tools, and comfort collaborating with a distributed team worldwide.