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College Football Scout

Clemson, SC · On-site

$100/hr

Title: 2026 College Football Scout Department: Football College/University: Clemson University Location: Clemson, SC About Sports Info Solutions Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry SIS was founded ...

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A College Football Scout evaluates high school and college football players to identify talent for recruitment. They attend games, analyze player performance, review game footage, and communicate their findings to coaches or recruiters. Scouts assess athletic ability, work ethic, and potential fit within a team’s system. Their goal is to help teams find and recruit the best possible prospects to strengthen their roster.

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To excel as a College Football Scout, a deep knowledge of football strategy, player evaluation techniques, and a background in sports management or related fields are essential. Familiarity with video analysis software, recruiting databases, and scouting report platforms is often required. Strong communication, networking abilities, and attention to detail help scouts build rapport with athletes and coaches and make objective evaluations. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing talent, maintaining effective relationships, and supporting successful recruitment decisions.

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To become a college football scout, gain experience in football, such as playing or coaching, and develop strong knowledge of player evaluation and recruiting processes. Building relationships with high school coaches and attending games regularly can help identify talent. Many scouts also pursue relevant education or certifications in sports management or related fields.
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College Football Scout

AEG

Clemson, SC • On-site

$100/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

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Title: 2026 College Football Scout
Department: Football
College/University: Clemson University
Location: Clemson, SC
About Sports Info Solutions
Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry
SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.
That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played, both on and off the field.
Company overview
Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans
We are proud to be a leader in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.
We are now doubling down on what's made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.
Position overview
We are actively recruiting scouts for home games played by FBS football teams. This position is NOT affiliated with any FBS team, so please do not contact them regarding this posting.
You will be scouting FBS football games from the stadium, using Sports Info Solutions' proprietary software. We are looking for individuals that can cover all games for 1 school, but scheduling can be flexible based on when you are available and when the games are being played. SIS will provide a ticket to every game and has a reimbursement system, covering fees for parking and required gear, that will be issued within each Scout's monthly paycheck.
SIS is looking for motivated candidates looking to build a career in the sports world. This position will be primarily part-time, with a pay-per-game structure, and can lead to a larger role with SIS in the future.
- Contract dates: 6/28/2026 - 1/25/2027
Compensation:
  • Base rate of $100 per game
  • Rate increase of $25 per game scouted
    • Example: 5 games will result in $750 with Base rate and Volume alone
  • Incentives also achievable for:
    • Recruiting
    • Inclement weather
    • Travel over 50 miles
    • Last-minute coverage
    • Games on Holidays

Qualifications
  • Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to communicate
  • Ability to understand and identify football concepts
  • Access to and ability to operate a smartphone
  • Transportation to the stadium
  • Capable of quickly and accurately identifying information for the duration of a football game

EEO commitment
SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Abilities required
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage, as well as long vision, such as spotting the yard line an official is standing at from across the field.
Additional info
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

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Year founded

1992

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