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How much do live in soccer scouting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in soccer scouting in the United States is $82,367.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live In Soccer Scout, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Soccer Scout, you generally need a deep understanding of soccer tactics, player evaluation, and talent identification, often supported by prior coaching or scouting experience. Familiarity with scouting software, video analysis tools, and relevant certifications such as those from The FA or UEFA is typically required. Strong observational skills, communication, and the ability to build relationships are vital soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure accurate player assessments, effective reporting, and the ability to identify talent that aligns with a team's long-term goals.

What are some common challenges faced by live-in soccer scouts and how can I prepare for them?

Live-in soccer scouts often face challenges such as adapting to new environments, managing extensive travel schedules, and building trustful relationships with local teams and players. You may need to adjust quickly to different cultures and living conditions, while maintaining a keen eye for talent during matches or training sessions. Strong communication skills and resilience are essential, as is the ability to work independently and report findings clearly to your organization. Being proactive about self-care, time management, and networking will help you thrive in this dynamic role.

How to be a ball boy for MLS?

To become a ball boy for MLS, candidates typically need to be physically fit, punctual, and have good knowledge of soccer. Applications are often submitted through team or stadium websites, and volunteers or youth programs may provide opportunities to gain experience and demonstrate reliability for this role.

What are Live In Soccer Scouts?

Live In Soccer Scouts are professionals who observe soccer matches in person to evaluate players' skills, tactics, and potential for recruitment. They travel to games and training sessions, often living in or near the communities where they scout, to provide detailed reports to clubs or agencies. Their work helps teams identify talent, make informed transfer decisions, and build competitive squads. These scouts play a crucial role in the discovery and development of both youth and professional players.

How to get a job as a soccer scout?

To become a soccer scout, gain experience in coaching, playing, or sports analysis, and develop strong knowledge of player skills and tactics. Building a network within the soccer community and obtaining relevant certifications, such as coaching licenses, can improve prospects. Familiarity with scouting tools and attending matches or tournaments also helps in identifying talented players.

How to get noticed by scouts for soccer?

To get noticed by scouts for a live-in soccer scouting role, players should showcase their skills through consistent performance in competitive matches, attend talent identification events, and maintain a strong online presence with highlight videos. Developing good game awareness, physical fitness, and understanding of the game also helps attract attention from scouts and recruiters.

How much do scouts get paid in soccer?

Soccer scouts' salaries vary widely depending on experience, level, and organization, but they typically earn between $20,000 and $60,000 annually. Professional scouts working for top clubs or leagues can earn higher salaries, often supplemented with bonuses for successful player recommendations. Many scouts also work part-time or freelance, which can affect overall earnings.

What is the difference between Live In Soccer Scouting vs Youth Soccer Coach?

AspectLive In Soccer ScoutingYouth Soccer Coach
Required CredentialsExperience in scouting, knowledge of player evaluationCoaching certifications, coaching experience
Work EnvironmentTraveling, observing players, attending matchesTraining sessions, matches, team management
Employer & Industry UsageSports agencies, clubs, scoutsSchools, clubs, community programs
Search & Comparison IntentPlayer evaluation, talent scoutingPlayer development, team coaching

Live In Soccer Scouting focuses on evaluating and discovering talent by observing players during matches, often traveling extensively. Youth Soccer Coaches, on the other hand, are responsible for training and developing young players within a team setting. While both roles require knowledge of soccer, scouting emphasizes talent identification, whereas coaching emphasizes player development and team management.

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Infographic showing various Live In Soccer Scouting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,367 per year, or $39.6 per hour.
Part-time Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Part-time Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.
The part-time assistant coach for Women's Soccer is responsible for assisting the head Women's Soccer coach in implementing and directing all phases of a competitive NCAA Division III Women's Soccer program at DePauw University. This includes recruiting quality student-athletes, organizing and planning practices and game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
Understand and comply with NCAA Division III conference and University rules and regulations. Demonstrate sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community
Along with the head coach, implement and execute a comprehensive recruiting plan for the identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintain an acceptable roster per the University.
Along with the head coach, develop and implement plans and strategies for practices and competition which result in athletics success.

  • Mentor student athletes to ensure athletics and academic success.

  • At the direction of the head coach, make transportation and lodging arrangements for team travel

  • Administer a fiscally sound athletics program.

  • At the direction of the head coach, evaluate program effectiveness.

  • At the direction of the head coach, monitor student-athletes' academic progression.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or head women's soccer coach.


Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.
Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build positive relationships with students, co-workers, Alumni and community.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards.
Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
Experience: Collegiate playing experience in soccer highly desirable. Experience coaching goalies highly desirable. Must maintain certification in first aid/CPR/AED throughout entire appointment.


Communication/Language: Basic: Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.


Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Google Apps, Teamworks, other programs as determined by specific sport responsibilities.
Certificates & Licenses: A valid US driver's license is required. Certification in first aid/CPR/AED is required by first date of appointment and must be maintained throughout appointment.


Other Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to and history of strong belief in mentoring students and demonstrated experience working with young adults
Desire to work in a rural, small-school environment devoted to providing liberal arts education, building community, and helping students prepare for their future careers


Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently)
Sit O (Occasionally)
Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally))
Crawl O (Occasionally))
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally))
51-100 lbs O (Occasionally))
Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F (Frequently)
13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements:
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Hearing (Auditory perception, or audition)

Other Physical Demands:

During the playing and practice season (generally 18 - 30 weeks in a 52 week period), when this individual's primary responsibility is coaching a sport, the coach will stand/walk/sit for 3-6 hours per day at practice, perform office tasks (meet with student-athletes and colleagues and respond to correspondence), and on the phone and computer (primarily recruiting).

Outside of the playing and practice season or on days in which there is not scheduled practice or competition, the coach will sit /walk/stand during the day, and conduct business both in-person and on the phone.

They must be able to enact the emergency action plan at practice and competition, supervise students on day and overnight travel, and organize/manage travel plans for themself and the team.

A coach is required to create and respond to correspondence (email and Microsoft office/Google docs) and maintain electronic recruiting records.

They must be able to provide basic demonstrations of skills and tactics, describe any modifications they are unable to demonstrate, apply appropriate game rules to the teaching and practicing and monitor for safety while coaching.

They must be able to recruit student-athletes, which requires phone calls and traveling off-campus, and evaluating written, oral and digital information from prospective student-athletes, and interact with outside interests in the form of DePauw alumni, high school coaches, club team coaches, and parents during the recruitment of student athletes. The coach must interact with colleagues from Admissions to ensure effective visits by prospective student athletes, which includes scheduling their student athletes for host training, securing hosts, and coordinating communication between themselves, the admissions office and the prospective student athlete.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Coaching work is conducted in a traditional office environment as well as inside and outside in athletics and recreational facilities. Ambient temperature, humidity and extreme heat or cold may be present.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant, intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration, respect for each other, diversity, freedom of expression, accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person's qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University's goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.Additionalvoluntary benefits,Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan, as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw, we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation Time,Personal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support, theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER, SUCH AS:
  • Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
  • Indoor Tennis and Track Center
  • University Libraries
  • Peeler art galleries
  • Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
  • Ubben lecture series
  • Free athletic events
  • Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
  • Employee discounted meal plan
  • Free parking
  • Nature park, including walking and biking trails
  • Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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