Football Scout - Data Collector

IMG ARENA; Gjøvik; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits sports enthusiasts to join a dynamic team in Gjøvik, Norway! As a data collector for live football matches, you will play a crucial role in gathering key match statistics directly from the stadium. This position requires your presence at the venue, ensuring accurate and timely data collection while enjoying the thrill of live sports. With a freelancer agreement offering competitive pay per event and additional financial bonuses based on performance, this role not only allows you to engage with your passion for football but also to be part of a growing global community. Don't miss out on this chance to turn your love for sports into an exciting job!

Benefits

85€ for each event covered

Freelancer agreement for 1 year

Financial bonuses based on performance

Provided tablet

Access to training materials online

Travel expenses refund plan

Free matchday entry with official accreditation

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and reside within 30km of the city.
• Strong knowledge of football and basic English required.

Responsibilities

• Collect live data from football games at local stadiums.
• Attend matches and report key statistics like goals and penalties.

Skills

Basic spoken and written English

Strong knowledge of football

Technically savvy

Tools

Windows device with Full HD screen resolution

Job description

IMG ARENA is looking for sports fans in Norway to collect live data from football games. You will work directly from your local stadium/s.

This position is NOT remote, so your presence at the venue would be required to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

We collect key match statistics like goals, penalties, red/yellow cards, disallowed goals, shots, and more.

The number of hours depends on the season's games calendar. We need you to attend one hour before the match, the whole match, and around 15 minutes after.

Requirements

• Basic spoken and written English
• Strong knowledge of football
• Over 18 years old
• Residence should be approximately 30km within the city for which you are applying
• Technically savvy
• ACCESS TO A WINDOWS DEVICE WITH FULL HD SCREEN RESOLUTION (1920x1080) to complete the training

Benefits

• 85€ for each event covered
• Freelancer agreement for 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Financial bonuses based on data collection performance
• You will be provided with a tablet
• Access to training materials online
• Travel expenses refund plan
• Being a part of a worldwide and continuously expanding community
• Free matchday entry with official accreditation — no need to buy the tickets

Conflicts of Interest

In line with International Betting Integrity Association Guidelines we are unlikely to work with data collectors who:

• are a direct employee or work regularly as a freelancer with the federation organizing leagues or clubs involved in leagues in which IMG ARENA collect data
• are an employee or freelancer involved with betting operations of a sportsbook company
• are an employee or freelancer involved with providing operational services, such as software, to a sportsbook company
• collect data for another organisation in the same leagues as which IMG ARENA collect data
• If you are unsure and would still like to apply, please note your circumstances in the Additional Information in the application.