Hybrid Scout - Grassroots Focused at Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for dedicated people who accept diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and encouraged. 

It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
• 401K with company match
• Pet Insurance
• 12 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program – Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Company Paid Parking and Phone Allowance 

Summary:

A scout’s primary function is to identify and evaluate talent while providing prospect information to prepare management in draft, free agency, and trade discussions/decisions. Scouts for the Milwaukee Bucks are required to attend sanctioned basketball events, study film and statistics, network with other basketball professionals, and document information in a timely manner into our scouting database. This position requires working unique hours/days/holidays, and regular travel both in and during the off-season. Participation in Bucks scouting meetings both virtually and in-market which are organized throughout the year and at a pre-planned frequency. 

The ideal candidate emphasizes deadlines, is a self-starter, thinks efficiently/critically, handles sensitive information with confidentiality, is proactive, and possesses strong communication/writing skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Meet deadlines, performance goals and benchmarks as discussed with the VP of Global Scouting
• Contribute to prospect lists and player rankings on a regular basis for all levels of basketball with a primary focus on grassroots talent identification
• Participate in multiple scouting meetings/conversations throughout the season (in-market/virtually)
• Travel to attend basketball events with a pre-provided schedule and at times be willing and available to adjust quickly based upon the needs of the business
• Extensive writing of scouting reports and background information on identified talent
• Network with local, national and international scouts throughout the NBA basketball network
• Document and submit reports into the teams scouting database in a timely manner
• Summarize and condense sensitive information for management to use in roster and day-to-day decisions
• Research and evaluate prospects both on and off the floor
• Identify, evaluate & track prospects at various levels of global basketball (professional, amateur, grassroots)

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of basketball experience required at a college or professional level
• Extensive grassroots working background and professional connections required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Broad and diverse global network of basketball contacts preferred
• Basketball analysis, coaching or playing experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tech savvy preferred

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.