Job description
Join a premier professional sports organization based in Los Angeles. We’re seeking a Senior Sports Performance Analyst who will translate complex data into actionable insights that drive athlete development, game performance, and competitive advantage.
In this role, you will collaborate with coaching, medical, and operations teams to optimize training loads, monitor performance metrics, and identify talent opportunities. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment that rewards initiative, collaboration, and impact.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement data-driven performance analyses for athletes and the team, translating insights into training and game-day strategies.
- Lead load management, GPS/tracking data review, and injury risk assessment to optimize player wellness and readiness.
- Perform video and statistics-based scouting to support talent identification, recruitment, and player development plans.
- Partner with coaching and medical staff to design data-informed training programs and recovery protocols.
- Oversee data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and accessible insights for stakeholders.
- Communicate complex findings clearly to executives, coaches, and players through concise reports and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with league data policies, privacy, and ethical standards in all analytics activities.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Sports Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related) with a preferred advanced degree.
- 5+ years of experience in performance analysis or analytics within professional sports or high-performance environments.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI); experience with sports analytics platforms is a plus.
- Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights for coaches, medical staff, and executives.
- Experience with GPS/tracking systems (Catapult, STATS, etc.), video analysis software, and performance measurements.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of sport science concepts, training load management, and injury prevention best practices.