Scouting Heroes

Scouting Heroes

College Basketball Data Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

Scouting Heroes - Part Time
Minneapolis · MN
Communications/Community Relations: Statistics Communications
Do you love watching sports?  Do you enjoy attending basketball games?  Put on your cape and come join Scouting Heroes, the fastest growing Scouting Community Network in the country!  Looking for quick learners, with a high attention to detail who are available to work College Basketball games for the 2024 - 202 season. Interviews will start around August 12. Please check your spam folder, as interview invites have gone to spam in the past.   

JOB PURPOSE:
Attend College Basketball games in your current region and surrounding areas of up to a 1-hour travel distance. Record and collect in-time real data on our Data Collection Tool and work closely with the game-day support team to ensure data is being recorded quickly and accurately. We are fueling the next generation of fan engagement. This is a part-time, independent contractor role for the 2024-2025 college basketball season. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Attending NCAA basketball games in the Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
  • Entering data via a mobile device. Must be able to record data quickly and accurately. 
  • Be present. You are passionate about taking ownership and accountable for the data that you are collecting. 
  • Be reliable. We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to “no-shows”.
  • Be organized. Organization and training are critical to prepare for fast-paced, high intensity situations. You are constantly wanting to improve and understand the importance of training.
  • Be honest. Integrity is critical to the overall collection of sports data.
  • Detail Oriented. Must be one who has a strong attention to detail and strives for perfection.
  • Have fun. We are a fast paced, small team that prides itself on continually improving.  We generally are looking for people that thrive in fast-paced, competitive and high stress situations. 
  • Provide feedback. Work closely with our Quality Control Team and Scout Manager to provide general feedback on the Data Collection Tool

REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong knowledge of college basketball
  • Fluent English in speaking and writing
  • Regular availability on weekends, weekday evenings, and holidays. 
  • Strong team player that has the ability to adapt and problem solve in real-time
  • Access to a computer with Zoom for regularly planned meetings and training tools.
  • Strong comfort level with mobile devices

Interview Prep
If you are selected for an interview you will receive an email via teamwork inviting you to select a date and time for an interview (reminder to check your spam folder). Interviews will be done using Google Meet (sometimes we use Zoom, but 99% of the time we will use Google Meet). You will be quizzed on college basketball rules and procedures (be sure to study up on your referee signals). You will also be asked some questions regarding the previous college basketball season. Interviews will start around August 12. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. Where are you currently located and is it within one hour of Minneapolis? Keep in mind we are not relocating anyone for this role. You MUST be within one hour to be considered for this position.

  2. If offered, would you be able to cover any early and/or post season tournament in full (could require days and nights)? Note - tournaments are rewarded for in-season performance and not guaranteed.

  3. Do you have anything going on over the late fall/winter that will limit your availability? (ex. traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, wedding, etc)

  4. Do you understand this is a part-time, independent contractor position?

  5. Have you kept score/tracked stats for a sporting event before? If so, please list what sport(s) and what the position entailed.