Job Title: Professional Scout
Department: Player Personnel
Reports To: Assistant Director, Scouting
Available Regions: United States
Primary Objective: Responsible for supporting and assisting the Assistant Director, Scouting in all facets of player evaluation.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate players at varying levels of professional baseball.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned coverage.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
- Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in all forms of player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
- Combine live looks with objective data, video, and player analysis tools.
- Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
- 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:
Compensation Rate/Range:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000-100,000 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.