Football Video Systems Technician

About the Role

This role involves supervising and managing technical equipment for football systems including Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Goal-Line Technology (GLT), and Electronic Performance Tracking System (EPTS) at stadiums in Bolzano, with potential travel across Italy and Europe. The position is part of a dedicated and dynamic team at Hawk-Eye Innovations, working in Serie A and Serie B, with opportunities in UEFA competitions. The role offers technical training and is an entry-level route into full-time employment with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all technical equipment present in the stadium for the VAR, GLT, and EPTS systems
• Provide support to the GLT operator in connecting the van with the Goal-Line Technology system equipment installed at the stadium and verifying its correct functioning
• Check that all servers and equipment on the van or in the Control Room are functioning and resolve problems if necessary
• Connect the van or Control Room with the Remote Centre and test the connection with the Technical Guarantee in Lissone
• Install the audio and Referee Review Area (RRA) system on the sidelines and test with Lissone
• Take video signals from the control medium of all cameras framing the field and provide outputs for GLT/Semi-Automatic Offside (SAO), VAR, ARE YOU THERE, and VORcam
• Fill in the checklist relating to the role, reporting any uncompleted checks and specifying the reason
• Monitor the GLT and VAR systems during the match, communicating any problems to the Remote Centre news station and resolving them with its support
• Fill in the relevant sections in the match report and all documents assigned in the checklist
• Help the GLT Operator with dismantling activities

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bright and enterprising with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, responsible attitude and ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Time management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, procedural, live broadcast environment
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders professionally and approachably with attention to good communication
• Comfortable working in English (reading, writing and speaking) as interaction with colleagues from other countries may be required
• Able to adapt to flexible working conditions with irregular working hours, including match day arrival up to 7 hours pre-kick-off and up to 2 hours post-game, and availability for weekend and midweek fixtures
• Must be located within a 50km radius of the specified city
• Applicants must have a VAT number or be willing to open one
• Committed and passionate about working throughout the football season

Preferred Skills

• A technical background, ideally in IT or Broadcast
• An interest in sports and/or sports analysis, with a good knowledge of football and the rules of the game
• Experience working with VT/replay technology, or live event / technical production
• Prepared to travel locally and, if required, further afield in Italy
• Driving licence

Workplace

• On-site at stadiums in Bolzano, with further opportunities for travel across Italy and Europe

Salary

• Starting from €130 daily rate, based on experience

Benefits & Perks

• Technical training, support and full exposure to Hawk-Eye systems
• Encouragement of development and progression
• Entry-level route into full-time employment with Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of sports technology and in major football events