Remote Sports Scheduling Analyst

Description

Remote Sports Scheduling Analyst

About the Opportunity

Imagine contributing to the pulse of professional sports from the comfort of your home. We’re on a mission to transform how games are planned and experienced, and our inclusive team is searching for a detail-savvy, collaborative, and forward-thinking Remote Sports Scheduling Analyst to help bring harmony to chaos. In this pivotal role, you won’t just schedule events—you’ll shape moments that fans remember for a lifetime.

Our Journey and Vision

Company Origins and Evolution

Our story began with a commitment to making sports more accessible and organized. From grassroots events to large-scale league fixtures, our team has reimagined how athletic schedules are built and managed across multiple platforms.

Growth Through Inclusion

We've evolved into a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workplace where empathy fuels innovation, and collaboration drives excellence. This position is more than data and logistics—it’s about creating an impact that resonates across leagues, teams, and fan communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Scheduling and Planning

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize game and event schedules for various sports leagues and tournaments.
  • Coordinate departments to manage blackout dates, venue availability, travel logistics, and broadcast commitments.

Conflict Resolution and Scenario Testing

  • Identify potential scheduling conflicts and model alternative scenarios using historical trends and predictive analytics.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all events are scheduled with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

Communication and Stakeholder Support

  • Serve as the key liaison between internal operations, marketing, and external league representatives.
  • Deliver transparent, concise reporting on schedule changes, reasoning, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Data-Driven Optimization

  • Use data visualization tools to present insights from scheduling decisions.
  • Track scheduling performance metrics and identify areas for process improvement.

Work Environment and Team Culture

Inclusive and Remote-First Culture

We’re proud to be a remote-first company, cultivating a welcoming remote culture where diverse perspectives thrive. Our varied team spans continents, time zones, and backgrounds, yet we remain deeply connected by our shared mission and mutual respect.

Respect-Driven Collaboration

We believe great scheduling begins with great relationships. Whether you're working closely with a data analyst in another time zone or coordinating with a broadcast partner, mutual respect and open communication are at the heart of every interaction.

Wellness and Support Initiatives

We understand that balance fuels brilliance. That's why we provide wellness days, mental health resources, and a supportive atmosphere where it's okay to ask for help and encouraged to offer it.

Tools and Technology

Advanced Scheduling Systems

  • Leverage AI-powered platforms and custom-built scheduling engines tailored for the sports industry.
  • Use advanced calendar mapping and automation tools to streamline workflows.

Data Visualization and Analytics

  • Employ tools like Tableau, Excel, and proprietary dashboards for scenario modeling and decision-making.
  • To stay connected and productive, utilize remote collaboration software, including Slack, Notion, and Zoom.

Security and Access Control

  • Work in a secure virtual environment with access controls and encrypted data systems, ensuring platform privacy and integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Skills

  • At least 2 years of experience in sports scheduling, event logistics, or a related data-focused role.
  • Strong analytical thinking and familiarity with scenario modeling or decision-tree logic.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a passion for fine-tuning processes.

Technical Proficiency

  • Competence in spreadsheet analysis, scheduling software, and visualization tools.
  • Comfortable working with multiple time zones and balancing complex scheduling variables.

Communication and Adaptability

  • Clear, respectful communicator who thrives in a collaborative and remote environment.
  • Ability to adjust quickly to evolving priorities and shifting timelines.

Additional Qualifications

  • Background in sports management or analytics.
  • Experience with remote analytics or global team coordination.
  • Familiarity with league operations or tournament organization.

Growth and Development Opportunities

Pathways for Advancement

This isn’t just a role—it’s a runway. Here, your insights will shape policies, tools, and even the future of how sports schedules are created.

Learning and Enrichment

Whether you want to specialize in advanced sports analytics, move into operations leadership, or help design the next-gen scheduling system, the pathway is yours to build. We celebrate continuous learning and provide funding for certifications, courses, and events that help our team grow.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

A Culture of Belonging

Our organization is proudly dedicated to being an equitable employer and cultivating a workplace where diversity thrives. Our hiring practices center on respect, fairness, and equity.

Celebrating Differences

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in tech and sports industries. From creating employee resource groups to celebrating cultural milestones, we put intention behind inclusion.

Call to Action

Join the Team

If you’re passionate about sports, love solving logistical puzzles, and want to thrive in an inclusive, people-first environment, we want to hear from you.

Take the Next Step

Apply now and help us create experiences that matter, one game at a time.