Area Scout, Amateur Scouting - Southern California

Job Title: Area Scout, Amateur Scouting

Job Summary: The Royals are looking for area scouts to lead the identification and evaluation process of amateur prospects in their assigned geographic area to lay the groundwork for future acquisition opportunities in both the amateur and professional realms. Area scouts will need to be able evaluate a player’s physical abilities, skill level, and makeup on and off the field. Candidates must live or be willing to move to the Southern California area.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

· Submit written scouting reports throughout the year on players in designated area.

· Maintain personal rankings lists to help identify players crosscheckers and executives need to see.

· Conduct in-home visits with players and families to gain insight on a player’s makeup and build rapport.

· Coordinate scheduling for games/events within assigned area for other various Royals personnel.

· Collect various information streams on players within assigned area to include video, performance data, medical information, testing, etc.

· Develop a network within assigned area to gather information on amateur players.

· Present evaluations and information on players to Royals executives.

· Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to the Southern California area.

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

· Bachelor’s degree

· 2+ years of relevant baseball experience (i.e., scouting, playing, coaching, baseball operations etc.)

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent organizational skills

· Strong computer skills

· Team player

· Comprehensive understanding of baseball statistics.

· Open to the contributions of and willing to work with non-Amateur Scouting departments like Research & Development, Behavioral Sciences, Performance Science and Medical

· Ability to work long, flexible hours

· Ability to travel regularly

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds

· Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times

· Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus

· Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.

· Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a standard 40-hour work week.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law