Area Scout, Amateur Acquisitions

Washington Nationals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Nationals is seeking an Area Scout to help identify and evaluate amateur talent nationwide. You will produce scouting reports, verify grades with live looks and data, and maintain a broad network to source talent efficiently.

The role requires travel and relocation flexibility, strong analytical skills, and commitment to the team's values and high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to FL, NE, AR, OK, KS, or MO.
• Deep understanding of baseball player and team evaluation and player development processes.
• Desire to learn new tools and methods of player evaluation.
• Understanding of analytical information and a willingness to use it in evaluating players.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly confidential environment.
• Deep alignment with and promotion of the organization's values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate amateur players in assigned area, producing scouting reports and maintaining preference lists.
• Evaluate player makeup through player visits and confirm beliefs through third party sources.
• Supplement opinions from live looks with objective data and video looks to build confidence in grades.
• Maintain a network of connections that allows for speedy identification of talent and sourcing of relevant player news.
• Provide reliable player schedules and update staff on any changes in player availability in a timely manner.
• Responsibly manage expenses in compliance with department policies.
• Complete special assignment coverages as assigned by department leadership.
• Present concise yet complete pictures of players within your area in department meetings.
• Represent the Washington Nationals professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Deep understanding of baseball player

Team evaluation

Player development processes

Desire to learn new tools

Analytical information usage in eval

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced env

Alignment with values and vision

Relocation willingness (relocate to FL

Job description

Our Vision

To become baseball's highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

Our Core Values

Our Vision

To become baseball's highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

Our Core Values

Joy: We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.

Humility: We don't have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience — especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.

Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it's hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.

Competitiveness: We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.

Position Summary

The Area Scout will heavily contribute to the department's efforts to identify and evaluate amateur talent in the country.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate amateur players in assigned area, producing scouting reports and maintaining preference lists.
• Evaluate player makeup through player visits and confirm beliefs through third party sources.
• Supplement opinions from live looks with objective data and video looks to build confidence in grades.
• Maintain a network of connections that allows for speedy identification of talent and sourcing of relevant player news.
• Provide reliable player schedules and update staff on any changes in player availability in a timely manner.
• Responsibly manage expenses in compliance with department policies.
• Complete special assignment coverages as assigned by department leadership.
• Present concise yet complete pictures of players within your area in department meetings.
• Represent the Washington Nationals professionally in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to FL, NE, AR, OK, KS, or MO.
• Deep understanding of baseball player and team evaluation and player development processes.
• Desire to learn new tools and methods of player evaluation.
• Understanding of analytical information and a willingness to use it in evaluating players.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly confidential environment.
• Deep alignment with and promotion of the organization's values and vision.

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Benefits

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.