Overview
Data Scientist; Women’s First Team Jobs in Khobar, Saudi Arabia at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي
Position: Data Scientist (Women’s First Team)
Data Scientist (Women’s First Team) – Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
Overview
As the Data Scientist at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will play a central role in the collection, management, integration, and interpretation of performance and medical data across the Women’s First Team. You will lead the development and optimisation of the club’s Athlete Management System (AMS), transforming complex multidisciplinary data into actionable insights that support performance enhancement, injury risk management, and informed decision‑making across the football department.
Key Responsibilities Performance Data Management
- Oversee the collection, quality control, and management of all performance and medical data within the first team
- Maintain and expand the club’s Athlete Management System (AMS) to integrate multiple performance and medical data streams
- Manage data relating to GPS, wellness, force plate testing, injury records, strength diagnostics, training exposure, and match performance
- Ensure data governance, consistency, accessibility, and integrity across departments
AMS Development and Integration
- Lead the development and optimisation of the club’s AMS infrastructure
- Integrate multiple technologies, platforms, and databases into a unified performance system
- Automate data collection and reporting pipelines to improve efficiency and reduce manual processing
- Develop custom dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, and AMS reporting interfaces
Performance Data Visualisation and Decision Support
- Design clear, actionable dashboards and visualisations for coaches and support staff
- Produce daily, weekly, and match-cycle reports covering training load, readiness, neuromuscular status, injury risk, and physical outputs
- Translate complex datasets into practical recommendations that support coaching decisions
- Provide meaningful insights that influence player monitoring and performance planning
Technical and Tactical Data Integration
- Collaborate with performance analysts to integrate physical data with technical and tactical outputs from platforms such as Hudl and Impect
- Develop datasets linking physical performance metrics with tactical phases of play and match context
- Analyse position-specific physical demands and high-intensity actions within football performance frameworks
- Support opposition analysis and match review processes by contextualising physical outputs within tactical performance
Research and Innovation
- Remain current with emerging research and applied methodologies in sports science and football analytics
- Lead and support applied research projects within the club
- Identify and implement innovative technologies and analytical approaches that improve player monitoring and decision‑making
- Drive continuous improvement through evidence-based practice and innovation
Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Support
- Work closely with medical, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and technical analysis staff
- Facilitate effective information sharing across departments through structured reporting and communication
- Support the alignment of physical periodisation with football methodology and tactical objectives
- Contribute to an integrated high‑performance environment focused on player development and availability
Qualifications Desirable
- PhD in Sport Science, Data Science, Performance Analysis, Sport & Exercise Physiology, or a related discipline
- Experience working within women’s football environments
- Experience leading applied research projects in elite sport
- Advanced knowledge of AI applications within sports performance environments
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential
- MSc in Sport Science,…
Title: Data Scientist; Women’s First Team
Company: Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي
Location: Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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