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

Los Angeles Angels • Anaheim, CA

4d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring a full-time amateur Area Scout to identify and evaluate prospects for the First-Year Player Draft. Three openings are available in South Florida, Four Corners/Phoenix, and Southern California. Candidates from any discipline or background are welcome if they are open-minded and able to work in a team setting. The position reports directly to the Director of Amateur Scouting.

The role includes evaluating players and preparing scouting reports informed by in-person observations, video, data, and other information; maintaining player preference lists, targets, schedules, and biographical information; and communicating findings promptly to relevant parties. The scout collaborates with colleagues across baseball operations and develops relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, trainers, and other baseball personnel. Attendance at games, workouts, tournaments, and showcases is required, with occasional travel outside the assigned area. The position also supports other departmental projects and initiatives.

The role is benefit eligible and offers an expected salary range of $75,000 to $85,000. The final offer depends on factors including experience and skills. Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) eligibility are provided; employee contributions begin after three months, while employer matching and safe harbor begin after one year and 1,000 hours of employment. Additional perks are mentioned but not specified.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Baseball-related experience.
• Passion for baseball and evaluating baseball players.
• Attention to detail, a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baseball scouting experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate players and produce scouting reports using in-person observations, video, data, and other information.
• 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.
• Foster and maintain 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, with employee contributions available after three months and employer matching and safe harbor after one year and 1,000 hours of employment.
• Additional perks not specified.

What This Job Offers

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