About NCSA:
The NCSA Athletic Recruiting Network is a committed, athletic minded team whose mission is to empower leaders through sports by sharing the passion, energy and appreciation for what sports has done for us. Through the development of trusted relationships with partners including the NFL Players Association, ESPN and IMG Academies, NCSA is able to allow access to the Athletic Recruiting Network, connecting college coaches, qualified student-athletes, high school coaches and the professional community.
Founded by Chris Krause in 2000, NCSA has seen unparalleled growth and has become the leader in its industry. We have received such accolades as Brill Street + Company's Top 50 Gen Y Employers, Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, and most recently, ranked in the Inc. 500/5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.
Overview:
NCSA's College Scouts are dynamic, high-energy sports fanatics who are motivated by competition and uncapped earning potential. You must enjoy talking about sports and be able to connect with families as you discuss the qualifications of their student-athletes. Our College Scouts work closely with the rest of our scouting team to enroll qualified student-athletes into the NCSA program.
Position Location:
Chicago, IL
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work hand in hand with National Scouts around the country
- Learn how college recruiting works from the inside out
- Educate families about collegiate recruiting and NCSA's role in the process while evaluating qualification level of the athlete
- Effectively communicate with scouting team to coordinate meetings and lead qualified families through the enrollment process
- Participate in extensive training program designed to help you advance quickly in the scouting career path
Minimum requirements:
- College degree from an accredited 4-year college or university highly preferred
- Must be a sports enthusiast and be willing to learn about a variety of sports
- Collegiate playing experience preferred but not required
- Strong and professional phone demeanor
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
- Willingness and availability to work night and weekend hours
- Overall tech savvy, especially proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendars
Qualified and interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume – including any athletic experience – to Emily at careers@ncsasports.org. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
