Area Supervisor – Southern California

Kansas City Royals

About The Position

The Area Scouting Supervisor identifies and evaluates amateur baseball talent within an assigned territory, develops trusted relationships, and provides clear, well-supported recommendations to inform the Club’s draft strategy and future. This full-time, exempt role has a standard 40-hour work week and is eligible for company benefits, a 401(k), and paid time off. Extended hours and weekends may be required based on deadlines and event schedules.

Requirements

Must be able to drive and travel.
Strong knowledge of amateur baseball, player evaluation, and the MLB Draft process.
Ability to evaluate physical ability, baseball skills, performance, projection, makeup, and risk.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain and support player evaluations.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across Baseball Operations.
Proficiency with computers, video, mobile technology, and electronic scouting or reporting systems.
Ability to establish professional relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, administrators, and MLB personnel.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds.
Ability to work productively in an environment where noise levels can be high at times.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to walk to navigate the facility, including the office and concourse.
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
At least five years of professional scouting experience.
Experience playing, coaching, scouting, or working in player development at the collegiate or professional level.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain thorough coverage of the assigned scouting territory.
Identify, evaluate, and follow current and future draft-eligible players.
Create accurate, timely, detailed player evaluation reports using the Club’s scouting systems and standards.
Maintain schedules, follow lists, preference lists, organizational charts, depth charts, medical information, video analysis, and other prospect-related records.
Gather relevant background and makeup information through relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, administrators, medical contacts, and other industry sources.
Monitor player performance and development throughout the scouting cycle and promptly communicate significant updates.
Collaborate with crosscheckers, Scouting leadership, Research and Development, medical personnel, and other Baseball Operations staff.
Present clear, well-supported player recommendations during scouting meetings and draft preparation.
Attend games, workouts, organizational meetings, draft events, showcases, tournaments, and other assigned scouting activities.
Maintain a strong professional network throughout the assigned territory.
Protect confidential player, medical, and organizational information.
Represent the Club professionally and comply with organizational and MLB policies.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.