VAR Replay Operator

1 Month ago • All levels • Operations • ~ $33,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a VAR Replay Operator, you will be based at the Serie A & Serie B Replay Centre in Lissone (MB), contributing to the delivery of services for the Premier League. With experience, you may be involved in European and international tournaments like the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and FIFA World Cups. The role involves setting up and operating Video Assistant Referee technology, working closely with match officials to provide the best camera angles for real-time decisions. You must be available to work weekends and midweek evenings, aligning with football schedules. Initially focusing on VAR services, you'll gain exposure to other audio and video services as you develop within the team. The company provides comprehensive technical training and support for system operations and encourages professional growth.
Must have:
  • Strong technical grounding and interest in technology
  • Excellent problem-solving and inquisitive mindset
  • Proactive attitude and ability to work independently
  • Good time management skills for high-pressure environments
  • Professional and approachable client interaction
  • Strong listening skills under pressure
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules
  • Understanding of weekend/holiday work
Good to have:
  • Keen interest in football and understanding of game laws
  • Degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or equivalent experience
Perks:
  • Opportunity to work with leading football events
  • Exposure to cutting-edge sports technology
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Supportive team culture fostering innovation and passion

Job Details

📍Location: The majority of work will take place on-site at the Remote Centre in Lissone (MB) , with potential additional opportunities to work on-site at UEFA and FIFA tournaments/stadiums across Europe

📝 Contract: Freelance, Casual

💰 Salary: Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience

📆 Start Date: Immediate

🌟What The Job Is All About

As a VAR Replay Operator, you will be working at the Serie A & Serie B Replay Centre in Lissone (MB), playing a key part in the delivery of our services to the Premier League. As you gain experience in the role, you may be expected to be involved in more tournaments throughout Europe and further afield; such as the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and FIFA World Cups.

The role will encompass the set-up and operation of our Video Assistant Referee technology at matches. You will work directly with match officials, responding to their requests for replays and quickly delivering them the best possible camera angles to have a crucial impact in real time.

You will need to be prepared to work at weekends and midweek evenings, as we work whenever Football happens.

Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our VAR service. You will gain exposure to various other services (involving audio and video) as you grow in the role and become a more experienced member of the team.

We will equip you with the technical training, support and full exposure to our systems to perform your day-to-day tasks but also encourage development and progression to help make an impact on what we do.

💼Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-match planning and administration in the days building up to your games

  • Setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the Replay Centre

  • Conducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard procedures

  • Liaising with all members staff, match officials and supervisors on-site

  • Operating the systems during the match

  • Monitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issues

  • Completing post-match reports for client delivery and improving future operations

🛠Why Is This Job Right For You

This position is perfect for you if you possess:

  • A strong technical grounding, with an interest in technology

  • Bright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindset

  • Proactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiative

  • Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, live broadcast environment

  • Ability to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable manner

  • Strong attentive listening skills, particularly under extreme pressure

  • Flexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the fixture list and can change at short notice

  • Acceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/bank holidays

Preferred:

  • A keen interest in football; an understanding of the laws of the game is preferred

  • A degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or relevant equivalent experience

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 and that you possess the passion and desire to develop the other attributes, then we encourage you to apply.

Team Culture:

We pride ourselves on our team culture. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member can contribute their best work. Our core values include:

  • Innovation: We constantly seek new ways to improve and innovate in the sports entertainment industry.

  • Teamwork: We celebrate our successes and learn from our experiences as a team.

  • Passion: Our love for sports drives everything we do.

What Difficulties Might I Face?

Up to this point, I’m sure there have been many things that you find intriguing about the role; however, there can be difficult times:

Working Hours: Due to the nature of the sports industry, there will be work on weekend evenings, and we are expected to fulfil our roles until the last minute.

High-Pressure Situations: Working in a live broadcast environment on a production that is distributed to millions worldwide will bring high levels of pressure.

All of these factors offer different challenges daily as a technician. We will do all that we can to train you and support you to the best possible level, but these challenges must be considered before submitting your application.

Application & Hiring Process:

  • Application: If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.

  • Task Submissions: Successful candidates from the application stage will receive an invite to access our one-way video interview platform in English (Hireflix)

  • Review Period: Once you have completed the tasks, our team will take a period of time to review all tasks and provide application updates.

  • Interview: This next stage will be a virtual interview with our hiring managers.

  • Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews.

⚽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 VAR Replay Operator, you'll gain invaluable experience and play a crucial role in some of the biggest Football events worldwide.

Ready to kickstart your career in sports technology? Apply now and become a part of our Hawk-Eye team! 🏆

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