High School Diploma required; higher education preferred.
Baseball-related experience is essential; prior scouting experience is a plus.
Demonstrated passion for baseball and player evaluation.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
Technical proficiency with the ability to adapt to internal systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Valid driver's license is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Evaluate players and create detailed scouting reports using video and data analysis.
Maintain and update preference lists and player targets.
Supervise area scouts to ensure timely and efficient performance.
Communicate scouting information clearly to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with various departments including player development and research.
Attend games, workouts, and showcases in your assigned region, with occasional travel.
Build and nurture relationships with players, families, and baseball personnel.
Assist with additional projects and initiatives within the scouting department.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401K eligibility with employee contributions after 3 months and employer matching after 1 year.
Additional perks not specified.
Full Job Description
Overview:
The Los Angeles Angels are seeking candidates to join the organization as a full-time Regional Crosschecker Scout. As an amateur scout, you will have the opportunity to identify and evaluate amateur prospects in preparation for the First-Year Player Draft. Applicants can come from any discipline or background, as long as they display a willingness to be open-minded within a team setting. The position will report directly to the Director of Amateur Scouting.
This position is also benefit eligible including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K eligibility (employee contributions after 3 months, employer matching and safe harbor after 1 year and 1000 hours of employment) and additional perks not listed above. The expected salary for this position can range from $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year, based on experience. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.
Duties:
Evaluate players and produce scouting reports, while utilizing video, data, and other information to aid your in-person looks of players
Maintain preference lists and player targets
Oversee the area scouts within your region, ensuring they are fulfilling their job responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner
Communicate all information clearly and promptly to the relevant parties.
Collaborate with area scouts, scouting leadership, research and development, player development, and other members of the baseball operations department
Attend all necessary games, workouts, tournaments and showcases in your assigned area, with occasional travel outside of that area
Foster and maintain strong relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, trainers and other baseball personnel in your assigned area
Assist on various other projects and initiatives within the department
A passion for the game of baseball and evaluating baseball players.
Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a growth mindset.
Strong technical skills and ability to adapt to our internal systems.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
Flexibility to work an atypical work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary, as well as being away from home for multiple nights in a row.
Ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and adjust focus.
Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
