Northern CA Area Scout: Shape Prospects & Draft Talent

Athletics - Private; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Athletics - Private is seeking an Area Scout to observe and evaluate amateur baseball players in Northern California to assist in drafting and signing top talent. You will gather data, conduct interviews, and cover summer and fall scouting as well as professional scouting when needed.

Reporting to the Director of Scouting, you will build relationships with players, families, coaches, and advisors, producing scouting reports and data-driven assessments for internal decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Prior professional scouting experience.
• High degree of baseball acumen and understanding of evaluating baseball skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee baseball activity in the assigned territory of Northern California.
• Attend necessary showcases, games, workouts, and tournaments within the territory.
• Evaluate amateur baseball players and create scouting reports on their current skills and projection of potential future skills.
• Produce, curate, and analyze video and other relevant data for targeted baseball prospects.
• Establish relationships and conduct personal interviews with players, their families, coaches, and advisors within the region.
• Provide professional scouting coverage as assigned.
• Effectively communicate player updates and preference lists to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Baseball acumen

Interpersonal skills

Travel availability

Driver's license

Job description

Athletics - Private is seeking an Area Scout to observe and evaluate amateur baseball players in Northern California to assist in drafting and signing top talent. You will gather data, conduct interviews, and cover summer and fall scouting as well as professional scouting when needed.

Reporting to the Director of Scouting, you will build relationships with players, families, coaches, and advisors, producing scouting reports and data-driven assessments for internal decision-makers.