Talent Scout Job Description Template

What is a Talent Scout?

Talent scouts are responsible for identifying potential candidates, evaluating their skills, networking with industry professionals, and recommending top talent to employers. They must have a keen eye for talent and strong interpersonal skills.

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field is typically required. Experience in talent acquisition or a similar role is often preferred.

Talent Scout Job Description Template

Job Brief

We are looking for a Talent Scout who will seek out and recruit skilled athletes for our team.

Talent Scout responsibilities include attending sports games, networking with sports managers and coaches and reaching out to talented athletes. If you’re passionate about sports and able to recognize not only good athletes but also those who have the potential to become great, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will help us build a successful team that consists of top athletes, regardless of their background or previous experience. Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Watch various sports games at local high schools and colleges
Attend professional sports games
Identify players with high potential and outstanding skills and style
Network with agents, venue managers and coaches who can introduce you to new talent
Reach out to talented athletes and conduct preliminary interviews to understand their motives and professional goals
Arrange meetings between athletes and coaches or team managers
Coordinate contract negotiations between athletes and the team
Watch game footage to gather athletes’ performance stats
Gather and share with coaches and team managers the new athletes’ personal data (like medical history, athletic background and contact details)