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Full time Scout / Analyst

Job Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and
supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's
and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development
academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament
championships for both the Dynamo (2018) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next
championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community
outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This position will be responsible for scouting and player recruitment for the Houston Dash. This position
will use a combination scouting resources including video analysis, in person analysis, and leverage data
driven insights to identify and build reports for potential additions to the team. The scout will execute both
domestic and international scouting from the professional to youth levels. The position will report and
collaborate with the Director of Recruitment and Analytics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identify and evaluate players through video review, live scouting, and data analysis.
  • Prepare detailed written and video reports to inform recruitment decisions.
  • Maintain depth charts on primary geographic regions and keep scouting database up to date while monitoring development of targeted players.
  • Gain knowledge, information and provide insight on key markets and clubs – being a relationship
    builder within each market to gather insights.
  • Making comparisons and recommendations based on key metrics of interest and core club
    positional profiles.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to align scouting efforts with club objectives.
  • Support with scouting and build out of youth development and identification.
  • Support with monitoring and reporting of players out on loan.
  • Assist with tournament planning and scouting logistics as needed.
  • Assist with video and data-based projects under the guidance of Director of Recruitment and
    Analytics.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Demonstrate expertise and high level of knowledge of the domestic and global women’s soccer landscape.
  • Proven experience with scouting processes and player identification.
  • Be proficient in scouting tools and video analysis resources including but not limited to Wyscout and StatsBomb.
  • Have advanced knowledge of data and applied analysis as it relates to scouting (preferred).
  • Have advanced knowledge in women's soccer and college soccer, US soccer landscape youth pathway, and regional youth soccer landscape.
  • Show attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate work under time constraints.
  • Bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to identifying top soccer talent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
  • Able to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
  • Excellent time management skills, dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
  • Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
  • Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
  • Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
  • Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.

Additional Competencies for Leadership
  • Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
  • Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
  • Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
  • Business Acumen – Superior ability to understand and effectively navigate area of responsibility and various business scenarios.
  • Good Judgment – Strong critical thinking skills and ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.

OTHER INFORMATION
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport,
inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across
positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and
ethical/values driven.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. Do you have any past or current affiliations with Houston Dynamo FC or its employees? If so, please describe.

  2. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?

  3. What are your salary/wage requirements? (Please indicate a specific amount or range.)

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