2026-2027 College Basketball Scout (BYU)

Sports Info Solutions (SIS) was founded in 2002 on the belief that decision-making in sports could be improved through better data, analytics, and technology. Since then, we’ve revolutionized the way the game is played, both on and off the field, by providing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across MLB, NBA, and NFL. We’re now advancing our data, technology, and partnerships to drive the next wave of innovation in sports data and analytics.

About the role

We are recruiting scouts to cover home games played by collegiate basketball teams. This position is independent of any college team—please do not contact them regarding this posting. Scouts will use SIS’s proprietary software to collect live data from the arena. Scheduling is flexible, based on your availability and the game schedule. SIS provides a game ticket and, where applicable, a parking pass.

This is a part-time, contract role with a pay-per-game structure, running from October 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027. It offers an opportunity to build a career in sports and may lead to larger roles within SIS.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned college basketball games in person.
• Use SIS’s proprietary software to record live game data accurately and efficiently.
• Identify and log basketball concepts and player actions during the game.
• Maintain clear communication with SIS regarding availability and game coverage.

Requirements

• Reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand and identify basketball concepts and strategies.
• Access to and ability to operate a smartphone.
• Reliable transportation to and from the stadium.
• Ability to quickly and accurately record data for the duration of a basketball game.

Qualifications

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (SIS uses E-Verify).
• No sponsorship is available for this position.

Physical demands

• Ability to talk and hear clearly.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry (e.g., handling a smartphone).
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Close vision for intensive computer/smartphone usage, as well as long-distance vision to identify player jersey numbers on the court.

Pay

• Base rate of $75 per game.
• Rate increases by $2.50 per game scouted (e.g., 5 games = $400 total: $75 + $77.50 + $80 + $82.50 + $85).
• Potential incentives for recruiting, extra coverage, holiday games, extended travel, or at-home work.