Scouting Supervisor

About the role

The Scouting Supervisor serves as an expert in all amateur baseball talent (high school and college) within the assigned geographic territory (Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware). This role involves extensive travel throughout the territory multiple times per week from late January through August. The primary goal is to support the Amateur Scouting Department by gathering subjective and objective information on players leading up to the Amateur Baseball Draft (Rule 4 Draft) each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide written scouting reports to evaluate all amateur talent within your territory.
• Collect and upload video of scouted players to the Rays’ proprietary software when necessary.
• Create and update player preference lists throughout the spring leading up to the Rule 4 draft.
• Conduct pre-draft workouts with players of interest within your territory.
• Manage all administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner, including scouting reports, expenses, schedule updates, high school stats, injury history, and player status.
• Conduct visits with players within your territory and assist with the execution of player interviews and assessments during the fall and winter months.
• Attend various showcase events and tournaments during the summer and fall months as necessary.
• Assist in cross-territory coverage as assigned.
• Assist in pro scouting coverage as assigned.

Qualifications

• Domain knowledge of the Amateur Scouting landscape, including the Rule 4 Draft, MLB scouting guidelines, and high school and college events schedule.
• Professional or amateur scouting experience for a professional baseball club preferred.
• Experience playing college and/or professional baseball preferred.
• Collegiate coaching with recruiting experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work non-traditional and flexible hours per the Amateur Scouting/Rule 4 Draft schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Verbal and written English fluency.
• Active driver’s license.
• May require relocation.

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.