Player Scout Manager – Women’s College

U.S. Soccer Federation•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
U.S. Soccer Talent Scout License or equivalent (required to successfully complete year 1 if does not currently hold license)
High level ability to lead, plan, and collaborate
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships
Passion for scouting and experience within a college and/or high-performance environment
Possesses a growth mindset
Comprehensive knowledge of the NCAA landscape/pathway
Competencies, characteristics and understanding of talent identification and development—process, structure, theory, and practice (international and domestic standards)
Soccer experience and game understanding that contribute to assessing and interpreting player actions and behaviors to produce clear player profiles (Potential and Performance)
Proficient with analysis, reporting, video clipping, data, and scout technology platforms (Sportscode, Wyscout, Hudl, Statsbomb, etc)
Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
Excellent verbal and written communication combined with a professional demeanor
Able and willing to work/travel throughout the year, with an understanding that in-person assignments will be balanced with video scouting
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Professional playing experience
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Participate in U.S. Soccer Talent Scout Courses and herLENS workshops for ongoing education and development, as assigned by Player Scout Manager and Head of Talent ID

Responsibilities

Commits to the mission, objectives, values, and policies of U.S. Soccer and The U.S. Way (and her LENS)
Applies U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Strategy, Philosophy, Framework, Processes and Structures
Creates, drives, executes, and evolves a unified strategic scouting plan for women’s college landscape
Collaborates with Talent ID department, Women’s National Team Coaches, Integrated Sports Performance, National Team Player Scouts, YNT Scouting Network, and Talent Reporters
Identifies, tracks, monitors, and recommends players to expand and improve player pools U-17 through U-23.
Expands and improves the College Scouting Network
Serves as Player Scout Lead for specific YNT age group, as assigned by Player Scout Manager, Senior Managers, and Head of Talent ID
Manages online technology platforms for reporting, tracking, and longitudinal monitoring—applies data and creates video clips to produce player profiles
Contributes to US Way and herLENS technical Projects, as assigned
Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders (players, staff, scouts, colleges, coaches, etc.)
Completes a personal development plan and reviews with direct report on an annual basis
Strategically and systematically manages player identification, tracking and weekly scouting assignments (video and in-person) for key games, training sessions, tournaments across NCAA Division 1
Maintains college depth charts (long lists, short lists) and collaborates with TIDM age group lead on age group depth charts
Creates, submits, presents, and reviews player reports using WNT templates (written and video, attention to details)
Cross-checks reports and recommends players for YNT camps as part of longitudinal and collaborative selection and decision-making process
Attends key days at YNT age group camps to support assessment process and gain knowledge of current player pool when making comparisons and recommendations. As assigned and approved by Player Scout Manager
Attends/Co-Leads weekly TID/College Age Group Teams Meetings to review players
Serve in lead role for a YNT age group as assigned by Player Scout Manager
Attends key NCAA games and events in-person (i.e. Women’s College Cup, NWSL Combines, etc.)
Builds, manages, and develops a quality, diverse and reliable network of independent/part-time Scouts across the NCAA landscape (follows all protocols for vetting, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new scouts in areas of need)
Assigns scouts to weekly games, training sessions and annual events based on TID strategy and plan
Reviews all scout reports for quality control. Provides feedback, supports development, and organizes a mentoring system for YNT Network Scouts
Builds a supplementary network with members, colleges, Talent Reporters, and tipsters (informal leads)
Supports scouting initiatives for Behind the Badge, under-served communities and outreach programs
Monitors players continuously over time (reports, documents, logbooks, etc.)
Creates video clips to support player examination and reviews
Applies data and statistics for quantitative analysis of player
Supports development of internal W-NCAA data dashboards and systems to support scouting