Hybrid Athletics Statistician chez St. Olaf College

Job Title: Athletics Statistician
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Athletics – Sports Information
Unit Number (5 digits): 16214
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  
Contact Person/Supervisor: Michael Abdella – Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications
Pay Rate (Check One)     Standard Hourly Rate   X  Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: Do you enjoy watching sports and have an interest in statistics? The Athletic Department is looking for students interested in compiling statistics at home athletic events. You will attend all home athletic events for a particular sport(s) and compile statistics using relevant computer programs (NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, etc.).Sports include soccer, football, volleyball, hockey, basketball, baseball, and softball.

Transferable Skills: Attention to detail, communication skills, ability to work in a team and independently

Duties and Responsibilities: Students will work with the Assistant AD for Strategic Communications to compile statistics at home athletic events in the sports listed above. Students will be trained on the relevant software programs required for each sport. Students will work in small groups at the home games for the sport(s) they work and are expected to be at each of the home games for that sport(s). Work hours are almost exclusively on afternoons and nights during the week and on weekends. Team schedules are posted online at athletics.stolaf.edu.

Qualifications: Interest in and knowledge of the sport(s) you work are required. Training will be provided on the stats programs. Attention to schedule and willingness to arrive on time and stay until work is done. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and attention to details. Strong work ethic, responsibility, and ability to work independently.

Additional Comments: Those interested in the position should submit a resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please make sure to include which sport(s) you are interested in working with.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.