About this role
Job Title: Professional Scout Department: Player Personnel Reports To: Assistant Director, Scouting Available Regions: North Carolina/South Carolina 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:
• Travel required • Must live within assigned region 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.