Los Angeles Angels- Full Time Area Scout (South Florida, Four Corners/Phoenix, and Southern California)

Angels Baseb • Anaheim, CA

4d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Los Angeles Angels are seeking a full-time Area Scout to identify and evaluate amateur prospects in preparation for the First-Year Player Draft. The organization has three openings covering South Florida, Four Corners/Phoenix, and Southern California. Candidates from any discipline or background are welcome if they demonstrate a willingness to be open-minded within a team setting. The role reports directly to the Director of Amateur Scouting.

The position is benefit eligible, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) eligibility, with employee contributions available after three months and employer matching and safe harbor after one year and 1,000 hours of employment; and additional perks not listed. The expected salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. Final offers will be within that range, with years of experience, skills, and other factors considered in determining the offer.

The role involves frequent travel within the assigned scouting area, occasional travel outside it, and a flexible, atypical schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The scout may be away from home for multiple nights in a row. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and kneeling; lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; using close, distance, and peripheral vision and adjusting focus; and occasionally working in inclement weather.

The Angels state that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and better decision-making, and encourage everyone to consider joining the organization. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Baseball-related experience.
• Passion for baseball and evaluating baseball players.
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a growth mindset.
• Strong technical skills and ability to adapt to internal systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Flexibility to work an atypical schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary, and to be away from home for multiple nights in a row.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and kneeling; lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; using close, distance, and peripheral vision and adjusting focus; and occasionally working in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baseball scouting experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate players and produce scouting reports, using video, data, and other information to support in-person evaluations.
• Maintain preference lists, player targets, schedules, and player biographical information.
• Communicate information clearly and promptly to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with crosscheckers, scouting leadership, research and development, player development, and other baseball operations staff.
• Attend necessary games, workouts, tournaments, and showcases in the assigned area, with occasional travel outside that area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, trainers, and other baseball personnel in the assigned area.
• Assist with other projects and initiatives within the department.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility, including employee contributions after three months and employer matching and safe harbor after one year and 1,000 hours of employment
• Additional perks not listed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED