Title: Area Scout - Upper Midwest
Department: Amateur Scouting
Reporting to: Director of Scouting
Job Classification: Full-time, exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Upper Midwest (IL, MN, ND, SD, WI, Eastern MO)
About the A's:
The Oakland A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players. In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports. The A's are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.
Description:
The Area Scout is responsible for observing, evaluating and recommending amateur baseball players in Illinois, Minnesota, Eastern Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin in order to facilitate the drafting and signing of top talent by the Oakland A's. Other responsibilities include procuring all pertinent player data, conducting personal interviews, summer and fall scouting coverage, professional scouting coverage and gathering other information to assist in the assessment of prospects.
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