Director of Scouting

CT United FC; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Game tickets

Team merchandise

Team events

Job summary

CT United FC is seeking a Director of Scouting to lead talent identification and build a sustainable pipeline of players aligned with the club’s philosophy and playing style. This leader will blend traditional scouting with analytics to identify talent worldwide and shape a long-term acquisition strategy.

The role involves building a global scouting infrastructure, managing relationships with scouts and agents, and ensuring recruitment decisions support both immediate roster needs and future

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scouting or player recruitment role within football.
• Strong knowledge of global soccer markets and talent pipelines.
• Proficiency with scouting software and performance analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with good planning skills.
• Self-starter, confident, positive and proactive.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, always-on environment.
• Advanced knowledge of the USA soccer landscape (MLSNP, USL, College soccer and MLSNEXT).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive scouting strategy to identify high-potential players at local, national, and international levels.
• Conduct detailed assessments of prospective players, analyzing technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes.
• Build and maintain a network of scouts, agents, and football professionals to gather intelligence on emerging talent.
• Integrate advanced analytics and performance data to inform scouting decisions and player comparisons.
• Work closely with the Sporting Director and coaching staff to align scouting priorities with the club's strategic goals.
• Provide detailed scouting reports, player rankings, and video analyses to support recruitment decisions.
• Ensure all scouting activities adhere to league regulations and club policies.
• Build and maintain an up-to-date scouting database.

Skills

Scouting experience

Global markets

Scouting software

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Fast-paced environment

USA soccer landscape knowledge

Tools

Scouting software

Performance analysis tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Director of Scouting will lead and oversee all aspects of talent identification and player evaluation for CT United FC. This role is pivotal in shaping the team’s competitive future, aligning closely with the club’s philosophy and playing style to build a sustainable pipeline of talent. The Director of Scouting will bring a strategic mindset, blending traditional scouting expertise with modern analytical approaches to unearth talent that aligns with the club’s vision. This role demands a proactive leader who can build a global scouting infrastructure, foster relationships with key football stakeholders, and ensure CT United FC remains at the forefront of player recruitment. The Director of Scouting will play a critical role in crafting a long-term talent acquisition strategy that supports both immediate roster needs and future squad development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive scouting strategy to identify high-potential players at local, national, and international levels.
• Conduct detailed assessments of prospective players, analyzing technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes.
• Build and maintain a network of scouts, agents, and football professionals to gather intelligence on emerging talent.
• Integrate advanced analytics and performance data to inform scouting decisions and player comparisons.
• Work closely with the Sporting Director and coaching staff to align scouting priorities with the club's strategic goals.
• Provide detailed scouting reports, player rankings, and video analyses to support recruitment decisions.
• Ensure all scouting activities adhere to league regulations and club policies.
• Build and maintain an up-to-date scouting database.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scouting or player recruitment role, preferably within a professional soccer environment.
• Strong knowledge of global soccer markets and talent pipelines.
• Proficiency with scouting software and performance analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with good planning skills.
• Self-starter, confident, positive and proactive.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, always-on environment.
• Ability to travel extensively and work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Have advanced knowledge in USA soccer landscape (MLSNP, USL, College soccer and MLSNEXT)

Preferred Attributes:

• Multilingual abilities.
• Coaching licenses or relevant soccer certifications.
• Experience in building and managing scouting teams.

Compensation

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional benefits, including game tickets, team merchandise, and participation in team events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.