Team Operations - Academy Lead Scout

    TITLE: Academy Lead Scout  DEPARTMENT: Team Operations REPORTS TO: Technical Director and Academy Director FLSA: Full-Time; Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Lead Scout is responsible for leading both day to day operations and scouting strategies for Orlando City Academy. The Academy Lead Scout will observe, identify and recruit players both in territory and open market territories. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director and Technical Director.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Scout players for the academy teams in Orlando City SC Homegrown Territories. Explore and scout players in MLS Open Territories. Manage Regional and Network Scouts in local and open territories. Observe and write player reports for technical staff. Manage and report scouting database. Scout and recommend players to attend Academy tryouts or Talent ID sessions. Work with Player Development Lead to identify and recruit players. Attend OC Academy training and games where needed. Other duties assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC.  It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications: USSF ‘B’ License or Equivalent Minimum of 5 years of experience working in elite soccer Minimum of 3 years of experience working in scouting Proven history of identifying and recruiting players Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and leadership skills Collaborative management style – an advocate of team concepts Positive influencer, comfortable with leading dynamic change Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS USSF ‘A’ License US Soccer Talent Scout Course Professional Scouting Experience (MLS Academy, MLS Pro/First Team, USYNT) Bilingual (Spanish/English) or multi-lingual fluency Experience, familiarity, and network within OCSC Territory is strongly preferred