This is a Sports Analytics Evaluators role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia Mercor Role Seniority - mid level More about the Sports Analytics Evaluators role at Mercor Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab. This project focuses on the Sports Analytics domain , where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to player statistics, team performance data, league standings, historical records, and game analytics. Who We're Hiring We are looking for evaluators with a background in Sports Analytics, Data Analysis, Sports Management, Statistics, or related fields. This role is ideal for professionals who have: 2–3 years of professional experience in sports analytics, performance analysis, sports data research, or related roles Experience working with player statistics, advanced metrics, and performance indicators Familiarity with team performance data, win-loss trends, and efficiency metrics Experience in analysing league standings, rankings, and seasonal comparisons Hands-on exposure to historical sports records and longitudinal performance data Experience interpreting game analytics such as play-by-play data, predictive models, or advanced statistical metrics Experience sourcing and validating sports datasets, statistical tables, and historical records from credible public sources Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent written communication skills Comfort working independently and asynchronously Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, or a related field Key Responsibilities Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity Assess insights derived from player statistics, team metrics, and game analytics Verify statistical tables, historical records, and league data using reputable public sources Identify inconsistencies in performance analysis, comparative metrics, and trend interpretations Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks Role Details Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contract and Payment Terms You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time. About Mercor Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ✅ Evaluating research reports Assessing insights Verifying data Key Strengths Sports Analytics Data Analysis ✍️ Communication Skills Statistics ⚽ Sports Management Research Skills Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
