⚽Football Systems Operator | Launch Your Career in Sports Technology | Part-Time, Consultant Onsite at Stadiums in Athens⚽
Are you passionate about football and technology? Ready to work at the forefront of sports innovation? Join our growing team at Hawk-Eye Innovations and become a Match Operations Assistant!
📍Location: Onsite at stadiums within a 2hr radius of Athens
📝Contract: Consultant, Part-Time
💰Salary: Day Rate starts from €150
📆Start Date: Immediate
🌟WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT
We are recruiting to fill Match Assistant roles within our expanding operations in UEFA Football. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology as part of a dedicated and dynamic team.
The role involves the setup and operation of our systems on-site at football stadiums throughout Europe for various football competitions, including (but not limited to) Champions League, Europa League and international European Qualification matches.
Working day expectations:
Match Day -> Arrival up to 7 hours pre-Kick Off
Match Day -> End of day up to 2 hours post game completion
There are also varied needs during the setup day/s which may require the consultants to be present on the day/s before match day.
The role requires the consultant to be flexible with work hours depending on the needs of the onsite team
We are looking for committed and passionate people that are willing, and able to commit to all UEFA matches in given stadiums. This is in order to provide the team with consistency throughout the competitions. Please consider that this work is likely to be midweek, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday on most occasions. Refer to the UEFA calendar (https://www.uefa.com/returntoplay/news/027c-16dee2d0b98f-a5040858c501-1000--2023-european-football-calendar/) to see more details of when fixtures may be.
We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your match day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do. Working as a Match Operations Assistant, is a great entry level route into full time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations ltd.
Please attach your CV in English.
💼Key Responsibilities
It is important to note that Match Operations Assistants have various responsibilities that will depend on the role assigned to them. In most cases, a maximum of two of the listed responsibilities below would be assigned per match:
Set up the medical system
Run cabling
Take the Medical Tablets to these positions
Launch the software
Troubleshoot issues with the hardware and associated software
Interact professionally with and provide support to the medical teams who use the system
Set up the audio system
Run cabling
Test the audio units
Troubleshoot issues with the hardware and associated software
Interact professionally with the Match Officials that will be using the audio system during the game
Working with the Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS) Team Lead to set up EPTS
Lineup cameras (likely to include working at height, on ladders on on stadium catwalks)
Coordinate with the EPTS Team Lead to troubleshoot any issues with hardware or software
Set up / Operate the Referee Review Area Monitor (RRA)
Run cabling
Test functionality of RRA monitor and backup systems
Troubleshoot issues with the hardware and associated software
Raising of the RRA into position during pre-match tests and during the game when required
Other Responsibilities:
Contribute as part of the team setting up goal-line and video review systems
Conducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard procedures
Liaising with football officials, stadium/club personnel, match officials and host broadcasters both on-site and remotely
Monitoring and operating the system during the match
Organising your logistics for travelling between stadiums locations as and when required
🛠Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
ESSENTIAL:
Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision
Time management skills and ability to work in a high pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment
Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner with attention to good communication.
High proficiency in the English language required
Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours
PREFERRED:
A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast
An interest in sport and/or sports analysis, ideally with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game
Experience working with VT/replay technology desirable, or live event / technical production
Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Europe
Driving licence preferred
At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we appreciate and value the importance of potential and growth. If you do not hit all of the criteria above but believe that there are certain areas you excel in and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.
⚽Make an Impact in the World of Football
Join our dedicated and dynamic team and help revolutionise the way technology is used in Football! As a Match Operations Assistant, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events in the world.
Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆
Hawk-Eye Innovations have been at the forefront of sports officiating and broadcast enhancement technology since 2001. The world’s biggest sporting events trust Hawk-Eye to make the right call when it matters most.
Hawk-Eye’s vision-processing, video replay and creative graphic technologies make sport fairer, safer, more engaging and better informed. Our innovations are constantly changing the face of sports officiating, production, content management, and fan engagement in every sport.
Hawk-Eye Innovations form a key part of the Sony Sports Innovations Group with a shared mission to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast and digital solutions to the sports world.