Scout

Seattle Mariners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid public transportation

Merchandise discounts

Game access for events

Exclusive employee incentives

Job summary

The Seattle Mariners seek a Regional Scout to assist the Vice President, Amateur Scouting in evaluating and reporting on players across North Carolina and Virginia. You will maintain a comprehensive preference list, provide background information on prospects, and present reports and recommendations for player acquisition.

Travel is required and you must reside within the assigned region. Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and report on players in the assigned area.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive Preference List.
• Provide and present background information on prospects.
• Develop understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and report on all players in the assigned area.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned area.
• Provide and present all relevant background information (interviews, character assessments, test applications, etc.) on prospects in the assigned area.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
• Attend Regional Scouting meetings and provide detailed prospect presentations.

Skills

Player evaluation

Prospect reporting

Background information

Regional scouting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title:

Regional ScoutDepartment:

Amateur ScoutingReports To:

Vice President, Amateur ScoutingAvailable Regions : North Carolina/VirginiaStatus:

ExemptPrimary Objective:

Responsible forsupporting and assisting the Vice President of Amateur Scouting in all facets of player evaluation.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate and report on all players in the assigned area.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned area.
• Provide and present all relevant background information (interviews, character assessments, test applications, etc.) on prospects in the assigned area.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
• File schedules for all schools/programs in the assigned area.
• Provide guidance and recommendation for incoming crosscheckers and other members of the scouting department.
• Provide prospect “follow reports” on prospects for upcoming draft classes.
• Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in all forms of player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, Rule 5 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
• Special Assignment coverages as assigned by Vice President, Amateur Scouting.
• Evaluate all assigned coverages and players-of-interest.
• Attend Regional Scouting meeting in advance of the annual July Draft.
• Provide detailed presentation of each prospect in the assigned area.
• Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
• Aid Pro Scouting Department when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Equivalent, relevant work experience would be considered.
• A minimum of two (2) years of scouting experience is strongly preferred, along with a proven ability to evaluate talent across all levels of amateur and professional baseball.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• Travel required
• Must live within assigned region

Compensation Rate/Range:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000-80,000 annually. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.