Director of Scouting & Recruitment

Columbus Crew SC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Crew SC is seeking a senior leader to oversee the club's Scouting Department. The Director of Scouting and Recruitment will manage the domestic and global scouting network, shaping the club's future through insights and strategic player evaluation.

The role requires prior leadership of a scouting department, extensive MLS and world league knowledge, and willingness to travel extensively during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience identifying players.
• 5+ years of experience managing staff.
• Proven experience leading a club's scouting department.
• Strong knowledge of MLS and global leagues.
• Experience with scouting platforms Wyscout, Impect, SkillCorner.
• Proficient with modern tech including automation and databases.
• Excellent organizational and project-priority skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the club's leadership group and contribute to the One Club philosophy.
• Collaborate with technical leadership to align soccer strategy with player profiles and financial framework.
• Lead and evolve the scouting department for first team and emerging talent.
• Manage domestic and international scouting networks.
• Utilize club resources to evaluate player performance and potential.
• Assist in initial negotiations for transfer targets.
• Act as the club's primary contact with player representatives and other clubs.
• Develop strong relationships across the global soccer ecosystem.
• Undertake other technical projects as needed.

Skills

Scouting leadership

Staff management

MLS knowledge

Scouting platforms

Tech savvy

Organization

Travel readiness

Tools

Wyscout

Impect

SkillCorner

Automation

Database tools

Job description

Overview

Columbus Crew is searching for an experienced and senior leader to oversee the club's Scouting Department. The Director of Scouting and Recruitment will have direct oversight of the club's domestic and global scouting infrastructure and will play an integral role in shaping the club's future.

Responsibilities

The Director of Scouting and Recruitment shall provide the following services to the Club:

• Serve as a member of the club's leadership group; provide insights into department developments and actively participate in the "One Club" philosophy.
• Collaborate with technical leadership to execute a soccer strategy aligned with club game model, player profiles and financial framework.
• Lead and evolve the scouting department in the areas of first team and emerging talent.
• Manage the club's domestic and international scouting network.
• Utilize all club resources in the player evaluation process to assess player performance and potential.
• Assist in initial negotiations for the acquisition of identified transfer targets.
• Act as the club's first point of contact with player representatives and clubs.
• Develop strong relationships throughout the worldwide soccer ecosystem.
• Other technical projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a club's scouting department.
• 10 years of professional experience in player identification preferred.
• 5 years of experience managing staff members.
• Strong knowledge of Major League Soccer, other American soccer leagues and leagues worldwide.
• Knowledge and experience with platforms such as Wyscout, Impect, and SkillCorner.
• Proficient in modern technology, including automation, visualization and database products.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage projects.
• Driven work ethic and ability to work with minimal functional guidance.
• Collaborative, high level of personal values and integrity, industrious and ambitious individual.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.