Academy Lead Scout

 SCOUTING & TALENT IDENTIFICATIONLead all scouting operations for the club’s Academy.Design and implement a year-round scouting strategy focused on local, regional, and national talent pools in collaboration with the NYRB Head of Scouting.Identify and evaluate prospective players across multiple competition platforms including MLS NEXT, ECNL, USL Academy, ODP, high school, and unaffiliated youth clubs.Maintain a detailed database of scouted players with comprehensive reports, tracking progression over time using the organizational database Scoutastic. STAFF LEADERSHIP & NETWORK DEVELOPMENT Recruit, train, and manage a regional network of part-time & per-diem scouts and talent identifiers.Organize scouting assignments for domestic tournaments, showcases, and league matches.Serve as the main point of contact between the scouting department and coaching staff for player recommendations and evaluations PLAYER RECRUITMENT & INTEGRATIONLiaise with Technical Leadership of Affiliate Club Partners to assist in Identification and Recruitment initiatives.Coordinate Talent ID Centers to filter players being invited into full academy training sessions.Coordinate with the Head of Pro Player Pathway, Academy Director, Phase Lead, head coaches, and academy operations staff on trial invitations and player onboarding processes.Ensure prospective players align with the club’s playing philosophy, culture, and developmental objectives.Support the transition of players from grassroots identification to full-time academy integration, including pre-academy initiatives. COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATIONWork cross-functionally with coaching staff, performance analysts, player care teams, and education liaisons, and Head of Scouting to provide holistic insight into player potential.Maintain relationships with local clubs, schools, community programs, and regional soccer leaders to promote scouting access and visibility.  COMPLIANCE & REPORTINGEnsure all scouting and recruitment activities comply with MLS NEXT rules, USSF regulations, and internal club policies.Manage scouting event calendars.