Remote Sports Science Data Analyst

Introduction to the Role

Are you ready to apply your analytical skills in a field driven by athletic performance and sports innovation? We seek a Remote Sports Science Data Analyst passionate about unlocking performance insights through advanced data analytics. In this role, you will transform athletic data into actionable strategies that empower teams, coaches, and individual athletes to achieve peak performance.

Working fully remote, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including performance coaches, sports scientists, and developers, to uncover trends and patterns that directly influence athlete development. If you're looking for a role that combines scientific rigor with the thrill of sports, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze Sports Performance Data

• Collect, clean, and process athlete biometric and performance datasets from wearables, GPS systems, and tracking tools.
• Apply statistical techniques and sports science principles to identify player performance strengths, weaknesses, and risk factors.
• Monitor real-time game data and training sessions to provide performance feedback.

Create Visual Dashboards and Reports

• Develop intuitive visualizations to communicate performance trends and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and event-specific reports for coaching and strategy meetings.

Support Injury Prevention and Recovery

• Conduct longitudinal data analysis to detect injury risk patterns.
• Work closely with medical staff to align recovery protocols with performance metrics.

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Engage with performance coaches and physiologists to contextualize data-driven findings.
• Provide strategic insights to inform game tactics and athlete conditioning programs.

Work Environment and Culture

In a fully integrated and cooperative remote setting, you will work in a culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and impact. You will join professionals dedicated to advancing sports performance through evidence-based practices and technology-driven innovation. Regular virtual meetings, shared workspaces, and seamless communication tools will ensure you remain integrated, engaged, and supported regardless of location.

We believe in promoting from within and creating room for growth. Whether your goals include leading a team of analysts, expanding into sports product R&D, or becoming a performance consultant, this role offers you a strategic launchpad.

Tools and Technologies

You will work with a modern, flexible analytics stack built for remote collaboration and high-performance computing. Tools may include:

• Python and R for statistical modeling and data wrangling
• SQL databases and cloud storage for scalable data management
• Power BI or Tableau for data visualization
• Athlete tracking software such as Catapult or STATSports
• Machine learning platforms for predictive modeling
• Real-time analytics dashboards integrated with video analysis tools

These technologies allow us to conduct precision analysis and make faster, more informed decisions that directly improve athlete outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sports Science, Data Analytics, Biostatistics, Kinesiology, or related field.

Technical Competence

• Proven experience with data analysis languages such as Python or R.
• Strong understanding of applied statistics, including regression, correlation, and hypothesis testing.
• Experience with database management and querying (e.g., SQL).
• Familiarity with sports science metrics like VO2 max, heart rate variability, and GPS-derived workload data.

Professional Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, especially in translating complex analysis into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple data streams and deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a mindset for continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working with professional or collegiate sports teams.
• Knowledge of injury surveillance databases or sports medicine datasets.
• Familiarity with agile project management and collaborative tools like Jira or Asana.
• Enthusiasm for sports performance trends and innovation.

Growth and Development Opportunities

This position offers rich pathways for professional development. As a Sports Science Data Analyst, you will gain:

• Exposure to elite performance environments and coaching methodologies.
• Opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking studies on athlete performance and injury prevention.
• Access to professional development resources, including certification programs and webinars.
• Career mentoring and regular feedback cycles to align your work with long-term career goals.

Your insights will directly impact how athletes train, perform, and recover, turning raw data into optimized outcomes.

Impact on the Mission

Your role will directly support our mission to drive excellence in athletic performance through innovation, science, and technology. By providing evidence-based recommendations, you will help shape better strategies, minimize injuries, and enhance training outcomes. Your work will empower athletes to reach their full potential while contributing to a broader high-performance and accountability culture.

Compensation and Perks

• Annual salary of $68,585
• Fully remote role with flexible working hours
• Access to top-tier sports science platforms and analytics tools
• Opportunities to attend virtual sports science conferences
• Paid professional development leave
• Yearly incentive program reflecting collective and personal impact

Call to Action

If you are a data-driven thinker passionate about sports and performance optimization, you can join a remote team redefining the future of athlete analytics. Apply now and be part of a movement that values your insights, rewards your expertise, and puts innovation at the heart of performance science.

Bring your curiosity. Bring your discipline. And let’s elevate human potential—together.