Recruitment and Scouting Manager

Boston Legacy FC • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment & Scouting Manager will play a central role in identifying, evaluating, and supporting the acquisition of playing talent across domestic and international markets, working closely with the Director of Recruitment, Sporting. The role will lead the U.S. college pathway, oversee player reporting, and support the delivery of recruitment operations.

Requirements

• Experience in player recruitment, scouting, or talent identification within a professional or elite football environment, or within a coaching role with significant recruitment responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating players within the U.S. college system and/or the US domestic market.
• Experience producing player reports and contributing to recruitment decision-making processes.
• Familiarity with scouting and analysis platforms (e.g. Wyscout, Hudl, StatsBomb or similar).
• Understanding of data-informed recruitment practices and the integration of analytics into decision-making.
• Must abide by all applicable League Rules and Team policies
• Must be able to travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of the U.S. college system and domestic player pathway, with the ability to identify, track, and evaluate talent within that landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-reasoned player assessments.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple players, processes, and timelines simultaneously.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to operate with a high level of accountability in a high-performance environment.
• Experience within NCAA, NWSL, or wider elite football environments.
• Soccer coaching qualifications (e.g. USSF, UEFA, AFC) and/or Talent Identification qualifications.
• Experience supporting player logistics, visits, or onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of international player markets and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and tracking of talent within the U.S. college system, while contributing to wider domestic and international scouting in line with first team needs.
• Plan and deliver scouting coverage across key college competitions, as well as selected domestic and international leagues, showcases, and tournaments.
• Maintain and regularly update player watchlists across all target markets, ensuring players are monitored and benchmarked against data requirements.
• Conduct live and video scouting to assess players across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological areas.
• Support ongoing squad planning by identifying priority profiles and emerging opportunities across college, domestic, and international markets.
• Produce clear, concise, and consistent player reports, providing objective assessments and actionable recommendations aligned to club needs.
• Evaluate players against defined positional profiles, assessing strengths, risks, and overall suitability.
• Prepare detailed player dossiers for senior management to support recruitment decision-making.
• Maintain and update player shortlists and depth charts, ensuring all evaluations are current and aligned with squad priorities.
• Support the planning and delivery of player visits, including scheduling, logistics, and on-site coordination.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Director of Recruitment, Sporting, across all recruitment activity.
• Support the delivery of the club’s overall recruitment strategy in collaboration with the Director of Recruitment, Sporting.
• Contribute to squad planning processes, including short-, medium-, and long-term talent mapping.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation - salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, plus mental health support.
• Financial Future - 401(k) plan with employer match to help you invest in what's next.
• Time to Recharge - paid time off, sick leave, and recognized holidays.
• Behind-the-Scenes Access - experience matchdays, events, and club moments as an essential member of the team building Boston's professional women's soccer club from day one.
• A Founding Team Culture - join a tight-knit, mission-driven group where every voice matters, ideas move fast, and the work you do leaves a lasting mark on the club, the league, and the city.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed