Primary Objective: Support and assist the Vice President, Amateur Forecasting & Player Evaluation Initiatives in all facets of player evaluation. Identify, scout, rank and gather objective information on talent in assigned region. Provide player evaluations to support Marlins’ decision-making and forecasting at all amateur levels. This role will be a remote position based in either Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate, create written reports, make probabilistic player predictions, and present on all players in the assigned region.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned region.
- Gather objective athletic, hitting, pitching and defensive testing information on players in assigned region.
- Provide and present all relevant background information (interviews, character assessments, test applications, etc.) on prospects in the assigned region.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Marlins’ scouting and player forecasting practices and apply them at all levels.
- File schedules for all assigned schools/programs in the region. Provide guidance and recommendation for incoming crosscheckers and other members of the scouting department.
- Provide prospect “follow reports” on prospects for upcoming draft classes.
- Special assignment coverages as assigned by department leadership.
- Aid Pro and International Scouting departments when assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Scouting of amateur players both in-person and on video.
- Strong probabilistic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to converse with both Players and Coaches/Agents, as well as the scouting department leadership group.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong grasp of modern performance metrics.
- Acts in a manner that is fair & ethical, and represents the Miami Marlins with integrity.
- Takes personal responsibility for completing work in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess computer proficiency with email, MS Word and Excel
- The ability to be innovative and proactive in promoting new ideas and concepts
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent, relevant work experience would be considered in lieu of formal education.
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
- Travel and evaluate all assigned coverages and players-of-interest.
- Attend Regional Scouting meeting in advance of the annual Draft. Provide detailed presentation of each prospect in the assigned area.
- Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
- Must live within assigned region.
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.
