Academy Scouting Coordinator

Nashville SC • Nashville, TN

6d

About The Position

The Academy Scouting Coordinator supports the Head of Academy Scouting by maintaining the operational systems that support Nashville Soccer Club Academy scouting and recruitment. The role supports player tracking, scouting administration, talent identification, recruitment coordination and logistics, trial management, and local scouting coordination. It administers scouting infrastructure, player databases, reporting systems, video resources, and talent identification workflows to help the club identify, evaluate, recruit, and monitor elite youth talent. By creating operational efficiencies, the coordinator helps scouting staff focus on evaluating players, building relationships, and identifying academy talent.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Airtable, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with databases, CRM systems, or spreadsheet-based tracking systems through academic, internship, volunteer, or professional experience.
• Ability to manage and accurately interpret large volumes of information.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by academy events and competitions.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work evenings and weekends and travel regionally.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, volunteer, or part-time experience in soccer operations, scouting, recruitment, video analysis, performance analysis, or sports administration.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience with Hudl, Veo, Wyscout, or Spiideo.
• Experience tagging, clipping, and organizing video footage.
• Experience building reports, dashboards, or tracking systems in Excel, Airtable, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi youth soccer markets.
• Knowledge of MLS NEXT, ECNL, USL Academy, elite youth soccer, or player development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scouting and recruitment databases and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate dashboards and reports.
• Manage the recruitment pipeline and player tracking, including prospect records, watchlists, timelines, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate scouting schedules for the homegrown reporters’ program and track scouting reports.
• Prepare recruitment briefing materials.
• Coordinate academy trials, registrations, and documentation; collect evaluations, communicate outcomes, and support strategic planning.
• Serve as a recruitment point of contact for families and players, manage trial invitations, and coordinate recruitment visits.
• Ensure SafeSport and league compliance, maintain required documentation, and support audit readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed