2026 MLB Scout & Coaching Development Program
About The Position
Major League Baseball, in partnership with the Buck O’Neil Professional Scouts and Coaches Association, is launching the sixth edition of the MLB Scout and Coaching Development Program. The Scout Development Program offers emerging Scouting talent an opportunity to learn the basics of Scouting and enhance existing experience to successfully enter Front Office and Scouting related roles. This program is focused on identifying candidates seeking opportunities at a Club and/or the League office. The Coaching Development Program, now in its fifth year, will host twelve selected coaching candidates aiming to advance their coaching abilities. This program consists of two parts: one week of on-field coaching experience with a team during the Arizona Fall Leagues, with potential for additional experience with other Arizona Fall programming (e.g., Bridge & Instructional Leagues), and virtual development training sessions that all participants attend prior to the in-person program. MLB engages with former MLB and MiLB players, as well as players in MLB Partner Leagues, to identify potential candidates.
Requirements
- For Scout Development Program: Applicants should be pursuing a career in Scouting or a similar baseball career path where Scouting skills are an asset
- For Coaching Development Program: Former players and current coaches at the collegiate level are encouraged to apply
- For Coaching Development Program: Current and former players from MLB, MiLB, and MLB Partner Leagues (American Association, Atlantic League, Frontier League, and Pioneer League) are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Learn the basics of Scouting and enhance existing experience to successfully enter Front Office and Scouting related roles (Scout Development Program)
- Participate in one week of on-field coaching experience with a team during the Arizona Fall Leagues (Coaching Development Program)
- Potentially gain additional experience with other Arizona Fall programming (ex. Bridge & Instructional Leagues) (Coaching Development Program)
- Attend virtual development training sessions prior to the start of the in-person Program
Benefits
- Travel is provided by MLB
- Lodging is provided by MLB
- A stipend is provided by MLB
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
