Football Scout - Data Collector

IMG ARENA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 185,976; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual agreement with performance-based bonuses

Access to online training materials

Travel expenses refund plan

Guaranteed matchday entry with official accreditation

Job summary

A sports data collection firm is seeking a Football Scout - Data Collector in Adelaide, South Australia. The role involves capturing live soccer match data, ensuring accuracy, and providing timely input. Candidates should have a passion for soccer, basic English skills, and a compatible Android device. The position is part-time, offering 135 AUD per event, and requires availability on matchdays.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Residence within 20 km of the city of application.
• Valid work permission for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Capture in-stadium data events during matches.
• Maintain accuracy and reliability of captured data.
• Provide timely input according to event timelines.

Skills

Basic spoken and written English

Genuine passion and in-depth knowledge of soccer

Availability to work matchdays

Tools

Android device (System 10 or higher)

Job description

Football Scout - Data Collector (In-Stadium)

Company: IMG ARENA

Location: Adelaide, South Australia (Australia)

Role overview: In-Stadium Sports Data Collector, stationed at the venue to capture key moments during live soccer matches (e.g., goals, penalties, cards, disallowed goals, shots, and more) to ensure accurate data for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and record in-stadium rugby/soccer data events as they occur during matches.
• Maintain accuracy and reliability of data for IMG ARENA’s clients.
• Provide timely input according to event timelines and app workflows.
• Utilize the IMG Arena Scoring App on an Android device (10 or higher) and ensure app compatibility before applying.

Requirements:

• Basic spoken and written English
• Genuine passion and in-depth knowledge of soccer
• Over 18 years old
• Residence within 20 km of the city of application
• Android device (System 10 or higher) – check app compatibility before applying
• Valid work permission for Australia (citizenship not required)
• Student Visas/Working Holiday Visas accepted
• Availability to work matchdays: arrive ~1 hour before, stay for the full game, and ~15 minutes after
• Competitive pay: 135 AUD per event covered
• Casual agreement with performance-based bonuses
• Access to online training materials
• Travel expenses refund plan
• Inclusion in a global community of sports enthusiasts
• Guaranteed matchday entry with official accreditation (free entrance)

Conflicts of Interest / Eligibility:

• We discourage applications from individuals employed or freelancing with federations/leagues/clubs IMG ARENA data covers
• We discourage involvement with betting operations of sportsbook companies
• We discourage providing services to sportsbook operators
• Do not collect data for another organization in the same leagues where IMG ARENA operates
• If unsure about eligibility, provide details in the Additional Information section of your application

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Spectator Sports, Sports Teams and Clubs, and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports

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