Soccer VAR Operator (part-time)

Arlington, TX

Part-time

Intern / Student

Your mission

Summary
Sportec Solutions Inc. is seeking a technically skilled, detail-oriented part-time VAR Operator (m/f/d) to support live soccer matches from a replay center. You will manage video replay systems, select camera angles, and deliver timely footage to assist referees with decisions on goals, penalties, and red cards for competitions, including Major League Soccer (MLS).

Job Playbook (key duties)

Operate VAR systems: Set up, configure, and run replay hardware and software before and during matches.
Match support: Provide referees with relevant clips and optimal camera angles during live reviews.
System monitoring and troubleshooting: Ensure all feeds and equipment function correctly and resolve technical issues quickly.
Prepare camera feeds: Organize and cue camera angles for efficient review during live operation.
Post-match documentation: Complete reports and logs to support continuous improvement of VAR operations.
Rule compliance: Apply and maintain a strong working knowledge of the laws of the game when preparing and presenting footage.
Independent operation: Work autonomously in the VAR role while coordinating with a small team and match officials.

Your profile

Baseline Credentials (must-haves)

Technical proficiency: Strong PC skills, affinity for technology, and ability to learn new software rapidly.
Attention to detail: Fast, concentrated, and accurate work under live-pressure conditions.
Football knowledge: Good understanding of current soccer rules and match situations.
Communication: Clear, professional communication with referees, colleagues, and partners.
Teamwork and reliability: High degree of responsibility, organizational strength, and solution-oriented independence.
Language skills: Very good spoken and written English; Spanish or other languages are an advantage.
Availability: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Location: Must be currently living in the United States and located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX region.

Wildcard Win If You Have

Experience in IT projects, game or data analysis, or live broadcast operations.
Background as a soccer referee or experience in match officiating.
Prior work with replay systems, video editing, or sports technology platforms.
Comfortable working in a small, international, sports-focused team.

Why us?

Work where your decisions affect live matchday outcomes. Sportec combines the agility of a US team with deep technical and operational experience from our German partners. Enjoy a collaborative, open-door culture and a pragmatic team that values solving client problems quickly and effectively. You’ll experience hands-on involvement with MLS and international competitions, recognition for your work, an open first-name culture, opportunities for further training, and varied responsibilities on a supportive team.

Why we are the right choice for you

If you love soccer and making things work when it counts, you’ll fit right in!
Sportec Solutions builds the tech that keeps live soccer thrilling! We collect, store, analyze, and deliver the data that powers broadcasts and digital experiences around the world. Join a hands-on, agile team where your technical expertise matters in real-time, directly impacting live sports outcomes. Learn from seasoned industry leaders, shape customer-first data products, and watch your work influence matchday moments.

Über uns

Wir bei Sportec Solutions, einem Joint Venture von Deltatre und der DFL Gruppe mit Sitz in München, entwickeln innovative Lösungen rund um Spieldaten und Sporttechnologien. Seit unserer Gründung 2016 verfolgen wir das Ziel, die Nutzung von Daten im Fußball zu revolutionieren und Sportinstitutionen weltweit dabei zu unterstützen, das volle Potenzial ihrer Daten auszuschöpfen.

Unser Angebot umfasst modernste Technologien zur Erfassung, Speicherung, Analyse und Auswertung von Live-Spieldaten. Zudem stellen wir offizielle Dienste wie Torlinientechnologie und den Video Assistant Referee bereit.
Durch die enge Zusammenarbeit mit führenden Unternehmen und wissenschaftlichen Institutionen treiben wir die Weiterentwicklung unserer Produkte kontinuierlich voran.

Wir setzen uns für ein vorurteilsfreies Arbeitsumfeld ein und fördern die Vielfalt sowie Chancengleichheit unter den Beschäftigten.
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