Senior Sports Performance Analyst — Data-Driven Insights

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Sports Performance Analyst based in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on advanced data analytics to improve athlete performance, inform training plans, and deliver actionable insights for coaches and athletes.

You will work with biomechanics, physiological metrics, and cutting-edge tracking tech to drive performance and strategic decisions in a fast-paced sports environment. Travel to events may be required.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
Minimum 5 years in a sports performance analysis role, preferably professional sports.
Proven data analysis, modeling, and visualization skills.
Experience with Hudl, Sportscode, Catapult and statistical packages (R, Python, SPSS).
Strong understanding of physiology, biomechanics, and training methods in sport.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data collection and analysis strategies for athlete performance.
Interpret datasets on training load, injury prevention, and skill development.
Create performance reports and presentations for coaches and management.
Collaborate with coaching to integrate insights into training and game plans.
Monitor training interventions and provide data-driven recommendations.
Stay updated on advances in sports science and analytics.
Mentor junior analysts and promote continuous learning.
Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.