2022 – Amateur Scouting Development Associate @ Boston Red Sox

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox Amateur Scouting Development Associate is one of the most unique entry-level positions in the industry. It provides the opportunity to hone your skills as an evaluator; directly assisting area scouts and cross checkers with coverage while concurrently supporting the front office staff with video and data collection. In the role, this person will spend most of their time tracking down specific targets, writing reports, and meeting with members of the department to expedite personal and professional growth. The Associate will also get the opportunity to present at draft meetings and gain insight to draft strategy to further development. Cultivating impact evaluators that eventually fit into future openings within the scouting departments of the Boston Red Sox is a priority. These Associate roles hopefully serve as a key step towards achieving that goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting local area scouts with coverage
Writing scouting reports
Learning to navigate the landscape of internal systems
Understanding the ancillary job responsibilities of area scouts
Collecting video
Building a foundation of understanding baseball technologies
Developing relationships with the local baseball community
Assist in on-field player workouts
Participate in weekly meetings with front office personnel

CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong passion for scouting and talent evaluation
Evident open-mindedness with a high willingness to learn & receive feedback
Excellent time management skills
Sound communication skills
Admirable attention to detail
Flexible hours including nights & weekends
Willingness to relocate