Senior Sports Performance Analyst - Remote & Flexible

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Performance Analyst to join a remote-first team focused on advanced data interpretation to optimize athlete and team performance across disciplines. You will work with sports scientists, coaches, and strategists to deliver actionable insights and guidance from wearable data, video analysis, and game statistics.

The role requires 5+ years in sports performance analysis, strong skills in R/Python/SPSS and data visualization, and deep knowledge of

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in sports performance analysis with elite athletes/teams.
Proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, Python, SPSS) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
Strong foundations in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport-specific training methods.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced analytical models to interpret performance data from wearables, video, and game stats.
Conduct in-depth evaluations of athletes and teams to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement areas.
Collaborate with coaching staff to translate data insights into practical training and tactical plans.
Create comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings to coaches, management, and athletes.
Mentor junior analysts and foster continuous learning within analytics.
Stay updated on trends in sports science, performance analysis, and data analytics.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery of results.
Contribute to development of proprietary analytics tools and platforms.