Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May 2026. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Analyst, Basketball Data reporting to the Assistant General Manager, to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Analyst, Basketball Data will support the Assistant General Manager in deriving actionable insights from complex datasets. This position will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights that drive performance, strategy, and decision-making across the organization. This position sits at the intersection of sports science, data analytics, and competitive strategy. The Analyst, Basketball Data will be responsible for analyzing player and team performance, identifying trends, creating predictive models, and delivering actionable recommendations to coaches, scouts, and executives. The ideal candidate is not only technically skilled but also deeply passionate about sports and understands the nuances of athletic performance and competition.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and analyze performance, biometric, and game data on an ongoing basis to provide key insights for the Basketball Operations leadership team.
• Develop statistical models to evaluate and predict player performance and potential.
• Create dashboards, systems and visualizations to communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Design and implement a data analytics roadmap aligned with the Tempo’s basketball operations strategic goals.
• Provide data driven reports and studies to support player development programs.
• Break down film and present data effectively to coaches and athletes to make strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate analytics and lineup data into game strategy and player development.
• Conduct opponent scouting and game simulations using statistical models.
• Create team and player progress reports to assist front office in long-term planning.
• Stay current with trends in sports analytics, machine learning, AI, and data science.
• Provide front office with data insights to assist with all basketball strategy functions including expansion drafts, free agency, WNBA draft, and trade deadline.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Sport Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a sports organization or an analytics role required.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (ex. Python, SQL) and data visualization tools (ex. Tableau, Power BI) required.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling.
• Familiarity with sports tracking data (e.g., SportVU, Catapult, Second Spectrum) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills considered an asset.
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of game rules and strategies.
• Valid passport and ability to travel globally for weeks at a time.

Required Key Competencies:

• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Organization – can plan and schedule activities and workload optimally.
• Proactivity – can foresee multiple outcomes and acts to prevent problems.
• Communication– listening skills, oral and written verbal skills; telephone and email.
• Service Driven – interacts positively with executives, clients, customers, guests, and peers.
• Business Acumen – understands the business needs of the end users and uses this understanding to anticipate needs.
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Judgement - able to make reasonable decisions as needed in the absence of direction, refers issues to another appropriate person in a timely manner, can be trusted to work without constant or direct supervision.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until Tuesday August 5th at 9 AM EST.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.