Basketball Scout - ScoreSpotter by TXODDS LLC

Job Overview

Are you a sports enthusiast ready to dive into the heart of college basketball action or a die-hard fan on campus? A worldwide leading sports data supplier is looking for passionate individuals to be the driving force behind the accuracy and speed of sports data at the college level.

Their goal is to fill every college basketball venue this upcoming season with Scouts to capture scores and real-time game information.

If you are 18 years of age or older and located near a college town within the United States, please apply below. Sports data experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.

What You'll Do

- Attend Top 9 College basketball conferences in person and provide real-time coverage by reporting live action directly from the venue using the Score Spotter software on your mobile phone.

- Accurate and timely updates on match events, scores, and other relevant details.

- Conduct pre-match reporting duties, including verifying match times, formats, and any other necessary information.

- Generate post-match reports that highlight any issues related to capturing scores or other observations.

- Submit expenses information promptly for reimbursement.

- Maintain communication regarding your availability for future event coverage.

- Successful completion of comprehensive training before live game reporting (usually 5 to 10 hours), with direct mentorship from an experienced trainer.

What We Expect

- Passion and knowledge of Basketball with an ability to understand and follow the game dynamics.

- Good command of spoken English.

- Access to a mobile phone with a reliable internet connection for live reporting.

- Willingness and ability to travel to different college football venues.

- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

- Prior experience in similar roles is not mandatory.

Perks

- $175 base pay per game.

-$300 success bonus with first completed game

- Compensation of event ticket.

- Performance-based incentives, including attending neutral-site games and international events.

- Opportunity to extend role to the college football season and other sports.

- Training provided.

TXODDS and its affiliates are committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants who are disabled can receive reasonable accommodation to perform this job which includes, but is not limited to: talking, hearing, standing, sitting, operating a phone, computer, or tablet with their fingers, and using their vision to accurately discern details across the venue.

Please Note

This is an independent contractor position paid by events attended and dependent on the successful completion of the data collection. Independent contractors are solely responsible for managing and fulfilling their tax obligations. The role is not affiliated with the university athletics department.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: At the venue

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This role covers sporting events that occur primarily on nights, weekends, or holidays. Can you commit to consistently working these times?
• Have you recorded statistics or scores for a sporting event before? if so, please explain.
• Are you currently working for another sports data collection company?
• Do you understand this is a part-time, independent contractor position?

Work Location: In person