Soccer Live Event Data Operator for MLS (part-time)

Arlington, TX

Part-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Summary
Sportec Solutions seeks a detail-oriented part-time Soccer Live Event Data Operator (m/f/d) to collect and enter live match data for professional soccer competitions. Using an advanced input system and television footage, your team will capture goals, shots, and other defined events in real time and deliver accurate, timely datasets to our Major League Soccer (MLS) clients.

Job Playbook (key duties)

Live data capture: Monitor televised matches and enter all goals, shots, and match events into the input system as they occur.
Event evaluation: Apply a fixed catalog of definitions to evaluate and classify game events both live and during post-match review.
League coverage: Accurately enter and validate data for MLS, MLS Next Pro, and Leagues Cup fixtures.
Team coordination: Work closely with a colleague to split roles, maintain speed and accuracy, and ensure complete coverage.
Quality control: Review and correct entries after matches to meet Sportec’s accuracy standards.
Training and assessment: Complete a recruitment test, mandatory training, and practice assignments before live shifts.

Your profile

Baseline Credentials (must-haves)

Strong knowledge of soccer rules and match events.
Close attention to detail and the ability to apply standardized definitions consistently.
Fast, accurate data entry and comfortable working under time pressure.
Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet workspace for live match coverage.
Availability for match schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel to different time zones.
Must be currently living in the United States and located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX region.

Wildcard Win If You Have

Previous experience with live sports data entry or performance analysis.
Familiarity with MLS competitions.
Comfortable working in different match roles based on strengths and preferences.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with teammates and supervisors.

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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