Football Technical Coordinator - SEC Conference - University of Florida

DVSport•Gainesville, FL

1d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

As a Football Technology Coordinator (FTC), you are the onsite technical anchor for DVSport's video review solutions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end functionality of our replay solutions during SEC home games, ensuring seamless video acquisition, transmission to the SEC Video Center, and real-time troubleshooting. This is a critical role that bridges the gap between broadcast production and officiating decisions.

Requirements

Technical Proficiency: Proven experience in broadcast engineering, AV systems, or IT networking. You must understand video signal flow (SDI, IP, HDMI) and basic networking protocols.
Availability: Must be available for both Set Day and Game Day for the entire home schedule.
Pressure Management: Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor and solve technical "fires" in a fast-paced, live broadcast environment.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate various stakeholders, from broadcast directors to conference officials.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with DVSport software, sports replay systems, or live event production.

Responsibilities

Systems Validation: Set up and test DVSport equipment and permanently installed stadium infrastructure that connects the equipment.
Feed Acquisition: Coordinate with broadcast partners (i.e. ESPN) to patch, test, and verify all incoming video feeds into the DVSport Replay System.
Video Center Verification: Verify video and communication uplinks between the stadium and the centralized SEC Video Center.
Collaborative Troubleshooting: Partner with DVSport HQ, the SEC, broadcast staff, and school staff to troubleshoot and resolve any solution discrepancies.
Reporting: Document all system checks and performance benchmarks in a formal Set Day Report.
Final Deployment: Complete the setup of non-permanent hardware and perform final "live-environment" pre-game checks.
Live Monitoring: Proactively monitor DVSport solutions during the game to ensure 100% uptime and optimal performance.
Post-Game Logistics: Oversee the secure teardown and storage of equipment and submit a comprehensive Game Day Performance Report.
Hardware Maintenance: Assist with targeted repairs, hardware swaps, or preventative maintenance of DVSport equipment outside of the standard game-week window as needed.
Innovation & Testing: Participate in the deployment and field-testing of new DVSport technologies and software enhancements.
Extended Calendar Events: Provide technical coverage for non-standard events, including Spring games, Fall scrimmages, and high-stakes postseason matchups (Conference Championships, Bowl Games, or Playoffs).