Director of Scouting & Talent Identification

National Women’s Soccer League; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Columbus NWSL is seeking a Director of Scouting to lead nationwide player identification and assessment. You will unify live, video, and data scouting into an evidence-based process that informs roster planning and salary cap decisions for the club and its expansion phase.

The role requires extensive scouting leadership, deep NCAA knowledge, and strong relationships with agents, coaches, and clubs. Travel and international scouting will be part of the remit.

Qualifications

• Extensive scouting and recruitment experience at professional/youth levels.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA college soccer and US youth landscape.
• Evidence-based player assessment using data and video analysis.
• Ability to manage scouting networks and mentor staff.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsabilités

• Design and run proactive scouting processes across professional, college and youth levels.
• Develop and implement a club-wide player reporting and grading system.
• Oversee long and short lists, shadow squads, and depth charts.
• Support in player acquisitions, negotiations and roster planning.
• Manage annual scouting calendar and budget; coordinate travel and events.
• Partner with Data & Analytics to integrate AI and data-driven insights.

Connaissances

Scouting leadership

Data-driven decision making

NCAA college soccer knowledge

Talent identification

Relationship building

Travel willingness

AI adoption openness

Communication

Formation

Undergraduate degree in sport/related field

Outils

Wyscout

InStat

TransferRoom

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Columbus NWSL is seeking a Director of Scouting to lead nationwide player identification and assessment. You will unify live, video, and data scouting into an evidence-based process that informs roster planning and salary cap decisions for the club and its expansion phase.

The role requires extensive scouting leadership, deep NCAA knowledge, and strong relationships with agents, coaches, and clubs. Travel and international scouting will be part of the remit.