Title: 2024 Football Data Scout
This role is considered fully remote: Currently SIS is only cleared to hire remote candidates in AL, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. If you live in any state not listed here, you will need to relocate to one of these states or close to the HQ in Bethlehem, PA
Department: Football
Reports to: Operations Analyst
Position Overview
SIS is looking for highly motivated individuals with a desire to work in the football industry. Data Scouts will have a chance to make an immediate impression on the company. Each Data Scout will be collecting data that is directly used by SIS clients for advance scouting and evaluation purposes. Not only will the Data Scouts become more familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of hundreds of college and professional players, but they will also learn the ins and outs of the ever growing football data industry. This position requires very high attention to detail and focus for at least eight hours straight. There will be times when the position will require you to work more than eight hours in a row to get assignments completed on time.
We take pride in making the position a great development opportunity for those looking to get their start in the football industry. In addition to gaining invaluable experience watching three games a week, we offer introductory classes using the database management language, SQL. We also provide insight and advice from previous SIS Data Scouts who have branched out into a variety of areas in the sports industry.
- This role is considered remote.
Scout School
Led by a former NFL scout, SIS offers Data Scouts the opportunity to learn more about writing scouting reports, learning about the critical factors for each position and what life is like as an NFL scout. Scout School is designed for Data Scouts who are looking to begin their career as a football scout or evaluator. At the end of the season, your scouting reports will be used in the 2025 NFL Draft website.
Job Responsibilities
Includes (but is not limited to):
- Score NFL and college football games using specialized computer software
- Review the accuracy and validity of data
- Prepare and analyze statistical data for delivery to customers
- Assist with additional projects as instructed by full-time staff
- Provide administrative support to the full-time staff
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of NFL and NCAA rules
- Ability to identify and differentiate between players
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new software
- High attention to detail
- Football coaching or scouting experience is preferred but not necessary
- Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays
Time Frame:
- The position begins on Monday August 5th, 2024. This will last through Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, with extensions being offered to top performers.
Compensation:
- $12/hour or state minimum wage (whichever is higher)
- Data Scouts will be given the opportunity to work extra hours.
- College course credit will be offered for those interested.
Hours:
- Typical weekly schedule will consist of 40 hours, with the possibility of more if needed.
Network Requirement:
- Access to high-speed internet at a minimum of 75mbps to stream and share large video files
About Sports Info Solutions
Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry
SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.
That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played on and off the field.
Company overview
Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans.
We are proud to have been leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.
We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.
EEO commitment
SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Abilities required
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage.
Additional info
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
