D.C. United is seeking applicants for a Scouting Internship Position. The candidate will assist with all aspects of scouting prospective academy players for D.C. United Academy as directed by the Academy Scouting Director. This position will offer the candidate hands-on experience in a high-level collaborative team-sport environment. The candidate will gain an understanding of the daily workings and the environment in elite sport, including the role of scouting in a professional soccer environment. This internship is aimed towards those in a sports related degree or aspiring coaches looking to gain experience in elite level soccer. The individual must possess a strong desire to learn and grow. This is an unpaid internship.
Fall season: August 12 – December 13
Minimum Qualifications:
- Working towards/possess a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Analytics or a related area from an institution of higher education.
- Must demonstrate the intention and desire to work as a soccer Scout or Coach.
- Must demonstrate willingness to work with data entry and analysis software.
- Must demonstrate willingness to watch and evaluate game film and submit reports.
- Must demonstrate willingness to evaluate players live and submit reports.
- Must possess excellent communication, organization and attention to detail skills.
- Must possess willingness to stay up to date with constantly changing schedules.
- Must possess willingness to act as a scout coordinator.
- Must possess a growth mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 0-2 years’ experience as a scout or coach.
- Experience working with the sport of soccer.
- Experience working in a team-sport setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of the youth soccer landscape in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.
All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and complete a background check.
D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.
D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
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