2024 College Football Scout (Contract Position)

Nationwide, PA

Contracted

Football

Entry Level

Title: 2024 College Football Scout

Department: Football

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, both 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 be a leader 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.

Position overview

We are actively recruiting scouts for home games played by the University football team. This position is NOT affiliated with the University football team, so please do not contact them regarding this posting.

You will be scouting college football games from the stadium, using Sports Info Solutions’ proprietary software. Scheduling is flexible based on when you are available and when the games are being played. SIS provides a ticket to the game and will reimburse parking fees.

SIS is looking for motivated candidates looking to build a career in the sports world. This position will be primarily part-time, with a pay-per-game structure, and can lead to a larger role with SIS in the future.

- Contract dates: 08/12/2024 - 01/20/2025

Compensation:

Base rate of $100 per game
Base rate for returning scouts will be $110 per game
- A returning scout is anyone who scored at least 3 games during the previous season
Rate increase of $10 per game scouted
- Example: 6 games will result in $750 (for 1st year scouts)
Incentives also achievable for:
- Recruiting
- Accuracy
- Providing extra coverage
- Inclement weather
- Holiday games
- Extended travel
- Auditing games

Qualifications

Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to communicate
Ability to understand and identify football concepts
Access to and ability to operate a smartphone
Transportation to the stadium
Capable of quickly and accurately identifying information for the duration of a football game

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, as well as long vision, such as spotting the yard line an official is standing at from across the field.

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.

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