Senior Sports Performance Analyst – Data-Driven Edge

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Sports Performance Analyst for a professional sports club based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role focuses on turning performance data from training and matches into actionable insights for coaches and players.

You will collect, process, and interpret data using advanced analytics, collaborate with coaching and medical staff, and mentor junior analysts while staying up to date with the latest sports science developments to inform strategy and recruitment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in sports performance analysis, preferably in a pro environment.
• Proficiency with video analysis software and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data collection protocols for training and match performance.
• Utilize video analysis and statistical software to collect and analyze data.
• Identify KPIs and track trends to evaluate player and team performance.
• Provide reports and presentations on findings to coaches and management.
• Develop tactical insights to inform game strategies and opponent prep.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate analysis into training and development.
• Mentor junior analysts and foster a collaborative environment.
• Stay current with advances in sports science and analytics technologies.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy of analyses.
• Collaborate with sports medicine and conditioning staff to correlate data.
• Contribute to objective player scouting and recruitment processes.
• Maintain a database of performance statistics for historical analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Data visualization

Report generation

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Sports Science, Data Science, Statistics, Biomechanics, or related field

Tools

Hudl

Sportscode

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Sports Performance Analyst for a professional sports club based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role focuses on turning performance data from training and matches into actionable insights for coaches and players.

You will collect, process, and interpret data using advanced analytics, collaborate with coaching and medical staff, and mentor junior analysts while staying up to date with the latest sports science developments to inform strategy and recruitment