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53201.02 – Sports scouts

Sports scouts identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Football scout
  • Hockey scout
  • Sports scout

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to systematically analyze performance metrics, physical attributes and game footage, using advanced analytical tools and predictive models to identify top talent and forecast career trajectories accurately
  • Persuading to convince coaches, athletes and management of the potential and fit of top prospects by communicating data-backed insights, performance projections and alignment with team goals to secure buy-in
  • Information Ordering to gather extensive data on athletes, including performance statistics, physical attributes and behavioural traits, allowing accurate comparisons and assessments
  • Pattern Organization Speed to quickly and accurately analyze patterns in player performance, team dynamics and game strategies to make informed decisions and recognize emerging trends during live events
  • Collaboration to demonstrate effective teamwork, communication and adaptability, particularly in coordinating with coaches, analysts and players to assess talent and make informed recruitment decisions
  • Knowledge in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness to understand sports rules, player conditioning techniques and game strategies to evaluate athletes’ physical abilities and performance potential effectively

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Identify and recruit developing athletes for professional sports teams
  • Observe and evaluate prospective athletes' skills and performance, and review their past records
  • File reports on scouting assessments and recommendations with professional team employers.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Athletes (53200)
  • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (54100)
  • Sports officials and referees (53202)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

532 – Occupations in sports

Minor group

5320 – Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations

Unit group

53201 – Coaches

Occupational profile

53201.02 – Sports scouts

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