Director of Scouting: Global Talent Strategy & Analytics

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

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