Area Scout – North Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas

Primary Focus:
Be the leading expert in all the amateur baseball talent in your assigned geographic area, with a strong pulse on amateur prospects among all age groups (draft eligible or otherwise). Ensure the Blue Jays have the most complete information possible about all amateur prospects both on and off the field. Collaborate with all departments of the Blue Jays organization around philosophy, baseball opinions and professional development to sustain amateur draft success by facilitating holistic player evaluations, recruiting and educating players about the Blue Jays. Uphold the vision and values of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club in a professional manner both on and off the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide written scouting evaluations on amateur players throughout the year in assigned area via in-person and video coverage; create and update pref lists for current and future draft-eligible players throughout the spring, summer and fall.  
• Support the Amateur Scouting Department with gathering subjective and objective information about amateur players of interest in one’s area, including but not limited to off-field and on-field makeup, objective testing, injury history and background information.
• Organize and communicate scheduling for amateur baseball games within assigned area. 
• Conduct visits with players within assigned area and assist with the execution of player interviews and assessments during fall and winter months. 
• Build and maintain working relationships with players, player support system, coaches, advisors, and other key figures related to amateur baseball within one’s area.
• Provide written scouting evaluations at local and national amateur events as assigned by Amateur Scouting leadership.
• Provide written scouting evaluations from Pro Scouting coverage as assigned in the summer and fall.
• Coordinate workouts with Amateur Scouting leadership and supporting departments to assist in player evaluation.
• Work with Crosscheckers and other Baseball Operations staff to further develop one’s scouting ability and ensure the thorough collection, organization, and understanding of the information needed to make informed decisions on amateur players.
• Complete evaluative and background coverage of all players including those flagged by the Front Office.
• Communicate with Amateur Scouting Leadership and office on ways to improve individually, as a department, and as a team.
• Manage all administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner (including scouting reports, expenses, schedule updates, high school stats and injury history).
• Travel to several regional and full staff scouting meetings throughout the year.

Experience and Job Requirements:

• Proficient scouting ability and baseball knowledge.  2+ years of baseball-related work experience preferred.  
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, players, and field staff.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure the appropriate level of information on all amateur players.  
• Passion for baseball and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Baseball playing background is preferred, although not required.
• Ability to travel on a sporadic basis and to work unpredictable hours including nights and weekends in one’s area.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time-management skills.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.

Job Questions:

1. Are you willing to relocate?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Area Scout – Georgia/South Carolina

Primary Focus:
Be the leading expert in all the amateur baseball talent in your assigned geographic area, with a strong pulse on amateur prospects among all age groups (draft eligible or otherwise). Ensure the Blue Jays have the most complete information possible about all amateur prospects both on and off the field. Collaborate with all departments of the Blue Jays organization around philosophy, baseball opinions and professional development to sustain amateur draft success by facilitating holistic player evaluations, recruiting and educating players about the Blue Jays. Uphold the vision and values of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club in a professional manner both on and off the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide written scouting evaluations on amateur players throughout the year in assigned area via in-person and video coverage; create and update pref lists for current and future draft-eligible players throughout the spring, summer and fall.  
• Support the Amateur Scouting Department with gathering subjective and objective information about amateur players of interest in one’s area, including but not limited to off-field and on-field makeup, objective testing, injury history and background information.
• Organize and communicate scheduling for amateur baseball games within assigned area. 
• Conduct visits with players within assigned area and assist with the execution of player interviews and assessments during fall and winter months. 
• Build and maintain working relationships with players, player support system, coaches, advisors, and other key figures related to amateur baseball within one’s area.
• Provide written scouting evaluations at local and national amateur events as assigned by Amateur Scouting leadership.
• Provide written scouting evaluations from Pro Scouting coverage as assigned in the summer and fall.
• Coordinate workouts with Amateur Scouting leadership and supporting departments to assist in player evaluation.
• Work with Crosscheckers and other Baseball Operations staff to further develop one’s scouting ability and ensure the thorough collection, organization, and understanding of the information needed to make informed decisions on amateur players.
• Complete evaluative and background coverage of all players including those flagged by the Front Office.
• Communicate with Amateur Scouting Leadership and office on ways to improve individually, as a department, and as a team.
• Manage all administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner (including scouting reports, expenses, schedule updates, high school stats and injury history).
• Travel to several regional and full staff scouting meetings throughout the year.

Experience and Job Requirements:

• Proficient scouting ability and baseball knowledge.  2+ years of baseball-related work experience preferred.  
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, players, and field staff.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure the appropriate level of information on all amateur players.  
• Passion for baseball and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Baseball playing background is preferred, although not required.
• Ability to travel on a sporadic basis and to work unpredictable hours including nights and weekends in one’s area.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time-management skills.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.

Job Questions:

1. Are you willing to relocate?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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