UF Sports Analytics Job Board Guide
Comprehensive resource for internships and jobs in sports analytics
Welcome to Your Career Resource
This guide compiles the best job boards, career pages, and resources for finding internships and full-time positions in sports analytics. Whether you’re looking for your first internship or your next career move, you’ll find it here.
Pro tip: Bookmark this page and check it weekly. Many roles are posted and filled quickly!
Specialized Sports Analytics Job Boards
Broad Sports Industry Job Boards
General Job Platforms with Sports Filters
These mainstream job boards have dedicated filters for sports analytics and data science roles. Useful for casting a wider net and discovering roles outside traditional sports companies.
- Indeed – Search “sports data science” or “sports data analyst” nationwide or in your target location.
- LinkedIn Jobs – 780+ active sports analytics positions. Set alerts for “sports analytics” or “sports data science.”
- ZipRecruiter – Search “sports analytics” or “sports data science” by location and salary range.
Company Career Pages to Monitor
💡 Job Search Strategy Tips
- Set Email Alerts: Use JobAlert features on SportsJobs Online, MIT Sloan board, and LinkedIn to get notifications the day new roles are posted.
- Weekly Check-ins: Combine niche boards (SportsJobs Online, Sloan, ASPA) with general boards (Indeed, LinkedIn) in a weekly rotation.
- Follow Company Pages: Monitor Sportradar, Stats Perform, KAGR, and other vendors directly—they often post openings there first.
- Join Communities: Engage with r/sportsanalytics on Reddit to learn about roles and network with peers.
- LinkedIn Strategy: Connect with recruiters from major sports companies and set your profile to “Open to work” in sports analytics roles.
- Timing: Many internships post in February–March for summer roles; full-time hiring peaks September–November.
- Tailor Your Search: Filter by team vs. league vs. vendor roles depending on your interests (on-field analytics, business analytics, research, etc.).
📱 Sports Analytics Twitter/X Community
Follow these accounts and communities to stay informed about industry trends, job postings, and best practices:
Follow accounts specializing in sports analytics trends, data science practices, and industry updates. Search “sports analytics” and check community lists for active posters.
Soccer: StatsBomb and independent analysts. Baseball: top analytics accounts. Basketball: team analytics directors and analysts who often post insights and job market commentary.
Set up X alerts or add job posting accounts to a dedicated list. Many recruiters and hiring managers post open positions directly to their profiles.
Follow data science and machine learning accounts that apply concepts to sports. Good for understanding industry-relevant skills and methodologies.
Follow Chief Analytics Officers, VP of Analytics, and research directors from MLB, NBA, NFL teams. They often post insights and sometimes mention hiring initiatives.
🔗 Quick Reference: By Role Type
Entry-Level / Internships: Start with SportsJobs Online, MIT Sloan board, Sportradar careers, Stats Perform careers, and ASPA jobs.
Data Science / ML Focus: MIT Sloan, KRAFT Analytics, Swish Analytics, FanDuel, SportsJobs Online, and LinkedIn.
Business Analytics / Strategy: TeamWork Online, JobsInSports, Ticketmaster, Eventellect, and general job boards.
Performance/Video Analysis: ASPA jobs, Sport Performance Analysis, and team career pages.
Resources
2026 UF Sports Analytics Lab.
Last updated: January 2026
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