Role description

Part-Time Soccer Data Collection Analyst/Canada


About PFF

PFF is seeking several highly enthusiastic and dedicated soccer fans to join our data collection team in a part-time capacity. If you’re a passionate follower of the sport, looking to expand your knowledge of the game and get a foot in the door of the industry, then you could have what it takes to join the team. Working for PFF you will further develop your understanding of the game, collecting statistics and other information that will go towards helping the sport as it evolves into a new analytical age.

A good candidate will have the following

Demonstrable knowledge of soccer and what PFF does
A high level of enthusiasm and passion for soccer and PFF
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to meet deadlines without being micromanaged
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent attention to detail
The ability to devote a minimum of 10 hours per week (this can include weekends)
Candidates that don't meet the following are unable to be considered for this role

At least 18 years old by March 1, 2022
Currently resides in Canada.
Completes the entire application process
Agrees to sign the PFF Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Still interested? If you're still reading, you must be! So what does this process look like? So glad you asked, below is a high-level overview of what to expect:

Complete this application and be sure to answer all questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Within 14 days of your application, you will receive an email describing the next steps
If accepted, you will be invited to our initial data collection training, including signing our NDA, you will have up to 3 weeks to complete the 2-step training process
Complete contractor onboarding
Get to work and get paid!

The initial process you will be involved in will take 4 hours per assignment and can be done to fit around your schedule

Why we think you should do this

PFF offers training, an opportunity for you to develop your profile on a highly regarded media platform, access to data not made available to the public (once available), and payment based on work done in-season.

* This role is not a full-time position and there are no guarantees it will ever lead to one. You will be required to produce work during the regular season to meet a deadline but at your convenience. This position should be more than about pay and you should have a genuine desire to better understand and improve the game of soccer.

This is a remote position; you will not need to relocate.