Remote Sports Performance Analyst & Data Scientist

Placements24

Kempton Park

Remote

ZAR 350,000 - 700,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Access to advanced analytics software

Professional development resources

Work with high-level athletes

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Performance Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will leverage data tools to interpret complex datasets, delivering insights that boost athletic performance and strategic decisions.

Work independently with coaches, athletes, and staff across locations from home-based setup in SA. You will drive data-driven strategies, build visualizations, and apply ML techniques to predict performance and guide improvements while staying current with sports

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science or Sports Science.
Proven experience as a Performance Analyst or Data Scientist in sports is preferred.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to athlete performance.
Develop data visualizations to present findings to stakeholders.
Identify KPIs and trends to drive strategic recommendations.
Apply statistical models and ML techniques to predict outcomes and improvements.
Collaborate with coaching staff and athletes to integrate insights into training.
Keep up with advances in sports analytics and performance metrics.