What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soccer Scout - Data Collector position at IMG ARENA?
IMG ARENA is looking for sports fans in the United States 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 soccer
- Over 18 years old
- Living up to 30 miles from the city you are applying for
- Technically savvy
- In the absence of American citizenship - permission to work in the USA
- Android Device (System 10 or higher) - Check App Compatibility (Mandatory Before Applying):To perform this role, you must have a compatible mobile device. Before applying, please check if you can install the IMG Arena Scoring App: search for “IMG Arena Scoring App” in the Google Play Store and install it.
Benefits
- 100 USD for each NWSL and NISA event covered, 120 USD for each MLS and MLS Next Pro event covered
- Freelancer agreement for 6 months with the possibility of extension
- Financial bonuses based on data collection performance
- 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
- Parking space free of charge (for MLS and MLS Next Pro games)
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.
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