Title: Injury Associate

Department: Injury Operations

Reports to: Injury Lead

About Sports Info Solutions

Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry

SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.

That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played, both on and off the field.

Company overview

Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans.

We are proud to be a leader in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.

We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.

Position overview

Sports Info Solutions (SIS) is looking for a new team member to fill a Full-Time position in our Injury Operations department as an Injury Associate. The Injury Associate will assist with the upkeep of several comprehensive injury datasets currently used by professional and collegiate sports teams, sportsbooks, media and more. They will be asked to review injury videos across football, baseball and basketball to determine anatomical structures involved and a possible diagnosis based on mechanism of injury, the athlete's reaction and the athletic trainer's on-field evaluation. This injury expert will have opportunities to carve out additional roles based on their interests in areas such as content creation, writing, podcasting and research.

• This role is considered remote

What you’ll do as Injury Associate on the team at SIS:

Includes (but is not limited to):

• Record injury data of all athletes in NFL, NCAAF, MLB, MiLB and NBA.
• Review and audit injury events using video, media sources and official team reporting.
• Contribute to projects assigned by the Research & Development team.
• Collaborate with other departments to create weekly player participation projections.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Why work with SIS?

We believe in making sports better through data, analysis and insights. For that reason, we have an incredible team of technologists, scouts, analysts, and operators helping our partners win more games.

It is our ultimate vision to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights, through best-in-class technology, products and partnerships.

We believe in a flexible, energetic, enjoyable working environment where we band together as teammates to do great things. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, working in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Qualifications

If you possess the following, you are well on your way to making an impact at SIS:

• Ability to perform injury data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Google Workplace suite of products.
• Passionate about sports injuries.

Nice to have, but not required qualifications

• Experience writing medical/injury articles or content.
• Proficiency using SQL (Structured Query Language).
• Strong verbal skills.
• Experience using video to diagnose injury.

EEO commitment

SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage.

Additional info

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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