2025 MLB Scout & Coaching Development Program

MLB (Job Board Only); United States; On-site; USD 22,320 - 55,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging provided

Stipend for participants

Job summary

MLB (Job Board Only) offers the 2025 MLB Scout & Coaching Development Program, aimed at emerging talents in scouting and coaching. Participants will have the chance to gain hands-on experience during the Arizona Fall League from October 12-20, 2025. Selected participants will receive travel, lodging, and a stipend. This program encourages applications from former players and current coaches seeking to enhance their skills.

The deadline for applications is September 12, 2025. Engage with staff to learn more.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing scouting or coaching as a career.
• Scouting or coaching experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Attend on-field coaching experience with assigned Arizona Fall League team.
• Participate in virtual training sessions prior to the program.

Skills

Interest in scouting

Coaching abilities

Leadership

Job description

2025 MLB Scout & Coaching Development Program

Major League Baseball in partnership with the Buck O’Neil Professional Scouts and Coaches Association is excited to launch the fifth edition of the MLB Scout and Coaching Development Program. The Scout Development Program will provide emerging talent with an opportunity to learn the basics of scouting and provide tools to enhance their existing experience to enter front office and scouting related roles. The Scout Development Program will take place during the Arizona Fall League October 12-20, 2025. Travel, lodging, and a stipend will be provided by MLB for participants selected for this in‑person experience (space is limited). Applicants should have an interest in pursuing scouting as a career or pursuing a career in baseball where scouting experience would be an asset.

Additionally, for the fourth consecutive year, MLB will host twelve selected coaching candidates aspiring to further advance their coaching abilities to participate in the Coaching Development Program (one week in length during the period of October 12-October 26). The program will provide the selected coaches with a week of on‑field coaching experience with an assigned Arizona Fall League team. There will also be opportunity to gain coaching experience with teams in Phoenix, Arizona during their fall programming (Bridge League, Instructional League, etc.). Prior to the start of the Coaching Development Program, all coaching development program participants will attend virtual development training sessions prior to arriving in Arizona. Former players and current coaches at the collegiate level are encouraged to apply.

Travel, lodging, and a stipend will be provided by MLB for participants selected for this in‑person experience. Applicants should have an interest in pursuing scouting or coaching as a career or pursuing a career in baseball where scouting or coaching experience would be an asset.

MLB has also made a concerted effort to engage former players (MLB, MiLB) and players participating within MLB Partner Leagues (American Association, Atlantic League, Frontier League, and Pioneer League), so all players from these respective leagues are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for applications is September 12, 2025, and applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP to potentially engage with staff involved in the selection process.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.