Position Description
The Little Rock Rangers are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join the organization as a USL2 Scout / Talent Identification professional. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience and establish themselves in the soccer industry, contributing directly to the identification and recruitment of players for the USL2 First Team. The USL2 First Team provides a competitive platform for talented college players, former Academy players, and emerging players. This role involves identifying and evaluating players based on their technical, tactical, physical, and psychological qualities through attending matches, tournaments, and utilizing video, providing clear recommendations to the coaching staff and club leadership. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of soccer, an ability to recognize talent, and a genuine desire to build a career in the soccer industry.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify potential players for the Little Rock Rangers USL2 First Team.
- Scout college soccer, youth league, and other appropriate competitive environments.
- Attend matches, tournaments, showcases, training sessions, and other events to identify potential USL2 players.
- Evaluate players based on technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and character qualities.
- Create and maintain player shortlists based on positional needs and team requirements.
- Produce clear and concise player evaluations and scouting reports.
- Provide recommendations to the USL2 coaching staff and club leadership.
- Use video platforms such as Hudl, Veo, Wyscout, or similar platforms to supplement live scouting when available.
- Build relationships with college coaches, club coaches, players, academies, and other soccer contacts to expand the Rangers' recruitment network.
- Monitor NCAA college soccer programs for potential USL2 players.
- Collaborate closely with the USL2 coaching staff to understand roster needs and positional profiles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to work hard, learn, and gain practical experience in the soccer industry.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the game of soccer.
- Playing and/or coaching experience in soccer.
- Genuine interest in player scouting, recruitment, and talent identification.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively with the USL2 coaching staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with a soccer club, college program, USL2 team, or professional/semi-professional environment.
- USSF or UEFA coaching qualifications, or currently pursuing a coaching license.
- College playing or coaching experience.
- Experience evaluating players or providing player development feedback.
- Experience creating player evaluations or scouting reports.
Professional Development
The Little Rock Rangers view this position as an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable practical experience and begin building a career within the soccer industry. The successful candidate will work directly with the USL2 coaching staff and gain hands-on experience in player identification, scouting, recruitment, and evaluation. This position can provide a foundation for future opportunities in scouting, coaching, recruitment, player development, or other areas of the professional soccer industry.
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. The Little Rock Rangers are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. The Little Rock Rangers reserve the right to modify, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description as organizational needs evolve.