BASKETBALL – GAMEDAY STATISTICIAN

September 25, 2025

General Information

Job Title: Basketball – Gameday Statistician
Positions Available: 2 – Senior & Junior
Reports to: Head Coach
Area of work: London
Contract: Part Time
Salary: Voluntary position with exciting benefits for academic and career development
Application Process: CV’s/ Applications should be made in the form of writing, including a cover letter, and should be sent to theclub’s administrator at community@ldnsharks.com for review.

Closing Date: 1st September 2022

Overview

With the exceedingly growing popularity of our Club, London Sharks is expanding. Flourishing into an Academy, and taking part in both Junior and Senior leagues, the Sharks are recruiting Gameday Statisticians to assist us with our basketball programmes in South London and the surrounding area! Currently playing in the National Basketball League, London Sharks is looking for motivated statisticians to add to our team of dedicated volunteers who participate equally to ensure the successful outcome of games.

If you would like to gain experience and grow your sports career, this is a position for you. London Sharks is based on an ethos of providing the following:

Health and Wellbeing
Academic Opportunities
Career Development Opportunities
Fulfilling Social Responsibilities
Positive Social Impact
Community Growth & Development
Bringing people together

Role & Responsibilities

As a Gameday Statistician, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring that game sheets are correctly filled out and signed accordingly by Coaches and Table Officials before and after games
Filling out game sheets during the game
Updating both online and table stats reporting, and liaising with the PR department for virtual updates
Operating clock and scoreboard
Liaising with Sports officials prior, on the day of games, and after
Taking part in training games running upto league games

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Minimum Advanced Statistics Certificate
Reliable, committed, and organised
Eligible to work in the UK
Full Enhanced DBS Certificate
Previous Stats Experience in scorekeeping and/or sports stats is an asset
In-Depth knowledge of basketball, Basketball England, and FIBA regulations
Regular availability on weekends and weekday evenings
Willingness to travel to sports venues (driver’s license or travel card is an advantage)
Eagerness to learn, develop and grow
An aptitude for a career in Sports