1

Sports Scouting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Be Seen First

Security Officer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

... sports, and after school events Public Events Private Events Concerts Venue scouting Retail Security Company Description Titanium Security Specialist LLC. is a security company dedicated to serving ...

Be Seen First

Security Officer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

... sports, and after school events Public Events Private Events Concerts Venue scouting Retail Security Company Description Titanium Security Specialist LLC. is a security company dedicated to serving ...

Produce scouting reports and tactical presentations for coaches and players. * Utilize platforms ... Collaborate with coaches and staff across all sports programs. * Promote Campbellsville University ...

Defensive Line Coach

Abilene, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Assists the Head Coach in all phases of the sports program to include the following: coaching, scheduling, conditioning, contest preparation, scouting, practice planning, budget preparation, fund ...

Defensive Line Coach

Abilene, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Assists the Head Coach in all phases of the sports program to include the following: coaching, scheduling, conditioning, contest preparation, scouting, practice planning, budget preparation, fund ...

Showing results 41-60

Sports Scouting information

See salary details

$14

$20

$29

How much do sports scouting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports scouting in the United States is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sports Scouting vs Sports Coaching?

AspectSports ScoutingSports Coaching
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires knowledge of sports and player evaluationHigh school diploma or higher; coaching certifications or licenses often preferred
Work EnvironmentGame events, training facilities, or offices; travel for games and tournamentsTraining sessions, game fields, gyms; close interaction with athletes
Employer & Industry UsageSports teams, colleges, scouts, and agenciesSchools, sports clubs, professional teams, and training centers

While both roles are integral to sports, sports scouting focuses on identifying and evaluating talent, often involving travel and analysis. Sports coaching involves training athletes, developing skills, and leading teams during practices and games. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths in the sports industry.

What Is a Sports Scouting Job?

Sports scouting involves finding talent for a team as a sports scout, professional sports scout, or athletic scout. In these roles, you usually work for a specific high school, college, or professional team. Your responsibilities include evaluating young athletes and working to get them to come to play for the team that you represent. Your duties include working to analyze the talent’s athletic performance, review their statistics, meet with them in person, and talk to their coaches. This position usually involves a lot of travel since you seek out talent throughout the county, sometimes globally. Once you find talent and evaluate them, you bring the information to the team’s coaching and administrative staff so you can all decide which athletes you want to pursue.

What are some common challenges sports scouts face when evaluating talent, and how can they overcome them?

Sports scouts often encounter challenges such as limited access to reliable performance data, subjective biases during evaluations, and time constraints due to extensive travel. To overcome these, successful scouts develop strong analytical skills, use standardized evaluation criteria, and leverage video analysis tools to supplement live observations. Building strong relationships with coaches and leveraging a network of trusted contacts can also provide valuable insights beyond what is visible in games. Staying adaptable and continuously updating one's evaluation methods helps scouts make more objective and informed decisions.

What does a sports scout do?

A sports scout is responsible for identifying and evaluating talented athletes for professional teams, colleges, or organizations. They attend games and events to observe athletes’ skills, physical abilities, and potential fit for their teams. Scouts often analyze performance statistics, conduct interviews, and make recommendations to coaches or managers based on their findings. Their work helps teams discover new talent and make informed decisions about player recruitment.

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

To thrive as a Sports Scout, you need in-depth knowledge of the sport, talent evaluation skills, and often a degree in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with scouting databases, video analysis tools, and statistical software is commonly required. Strong networking, communication, and observational skills help scouts build relationships and accurately assess athletes’ potential. These skills are crucial to identifying promising talent and ensuring organizations make informed recruitment decisions.
What cities are hiring for Sports Scouting jobs? Cities with the most Sports Scouting job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Sports Scouting jobs? The most popular types of Sports Scouting jobs are:
What states have the most Sports Scouting jobs? States with the most job openings for Sports Scouting jobs include:
Infographic showing various Sports Scouting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Locum Tenens, 65% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
2026 College Football Scout - BYU (Contract)

2026 College Football Scout - BYU (Contract)

Sports Info Solutions

Provo, UT • On-site

$100/hr

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Title: 2026 College Football Scout
Department: Football
College/University: Brigham Young University
Location: Provo, UT
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.