Kansas City Royals · 2 months ago
Performance Science - Analyst
Kauffman Stadium, 15946 N Bullard Ave, Surprise, Arizona, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe Kansas City Royals are seeking a Performance Science Analyst to enhance player health and performance outcomes. The role involves data analysis, programming, and development to support the Performance Science Department, requiring strong skills in performance analysis and athlete monitoring systems.
BaseballEventsSports
Responsibilities
Design and manage robust procedures to safeguard the quality of performance data
Create and build upon current data visualizations and reporting structures to help coaches/staff to better leverage and integrate quantitative tools into player development
Work alongside the Performance Science Sr. Analyst and R&D members to optimize databasing and productionize data processing and reporting routines
Perform routine and ad hoc analyses on various physical, physiological, and biomechanical data streams to extract actionable insights for coaches, players, and staff
Understand and build upon legacy code with existing data processing and reporting procedures
Maintain meticulous documentation to detail progress, methods, and versioning
Assist with the evaluation and selection of novel performance science tools and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in sports analytics, statistics, computer science, or related disciplines (post-graduate degree strongly preferred)
Exceptional ability in data exploration, quality, treatment, and visualization
Experience with physical, physiological and/or biomechanical datasets in a sport environment
Knowledge and skills required to formulate and pursue impactful research questions regarding baseball performance and player health
Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, stress tolerance, the ability to handle uncertainty, and adept at driving projects to completion
Preferred
Advanced skills in data analytics and common computer programming languages and tools (R, SQL, Python, GitHub, etc.)
Knowledge and/or experience in kinesiology, biomechanics, applied physiology or related disciplines
Familiarity with performance technology and baseball-specific tools preferred (force platforms, IMUs, Hawk-Eye, Kinetrax, Trackman, etc.)
Benefits
Company Benefits
401K
PTO
Company
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals operate in the sports industry offering professional baseball games, merchandise, and community programs.
Founded in 1969
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
B
Brooks Sherman
President of Real Estate Development
Cullen Maxey
President, Business Operations
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