Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Sports scouts observe athletic contests and athletes to gather information that will help the team that employs them. They may attend a game in the hopes of recruiting a player, or they may accumulate information about an opponent's players and strategies. There are approximately 307,100 scouts and coaches employed in the United States, according to the Department of Labor.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Organized
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Director of Scouting
Scouting Supervisor
Professional League Scout
College Scout
High School Scout
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