Intern, Player Personnel & Scouting

Internship Session: January 2027 - June 2027 Position Type: This is a part-time, temporary position.   

**Overview:**USA Football is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Player Personnel & Scouting Intern to support the identification and tracking of athletes and coaches across USA Football’s growing flag football ecosystem.

The Intern will primarily assist with athlete and coach database management, film review, data entry and scouting administration. This position provides hands-on experience within Player Personnel while helping ensure USA Football maintains accurate and organized information on athletes and coaches throughout the development pathway.

This is an entry-level support position. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Player Personnel & Scouting, this position will assist Player Personnel staff with the scouting and evaluation process but will not be responsible for athlete or coach selection decisions.

**Job Responsibilities:*Athlete & Coach Database Support Assist with maintaining and updating USA Football athlete and coach databases.

• Enter athlete, coach, participation and evaluation information accurately.
• Help organize information collected through Talent ID, NTDP, Trials, National Team programs and other scouting opportunities.
• Review records for missing or incomplete information and assist with routine database cleanup.
• Maintain organized and accurate athlete and coach records.

Film & Scouting Support* Assist with reviewing and organizing athlete film for Player Personnel staff.

• Help tag and organize film by athlete, position, event or other established categories.
• Enter scouting and evaluation information into appropriate tracking systems.
• Assist with basic athlete and coach prospect research as assigned.
• Prepare film, athlete lists and other materials for staff review.

Talent ID & Program Support* Assist with preparation for Talent ID events, Trials, camps and other evaluation opportunities.

• Help prepare athlete lists, evaluation materials and scouting resources.
• Support Player Personnel staff onsite at programs and events as assigned.
• Assist with collecting, organizing and entering evaluation information following events.

Administrative Support* Maintain organized scouting files, spreadsheets and program records.

• Assist with data entry, reports and preparation of materials for Player Personnel meetings.
• Support special research and database projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Player Personnel, NTDP and National Team staff.
• Complete assigned projects accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:* Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university, or currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited graduate program. Coursework in sport management, business, data analytics, kinesiology or a related field is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in football, scouting, player personnel or sports operations.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and detailed information.
• Interest in reviewing football film and learning the evaluation process.
• Basic understanding of football preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Ability to follow established processes and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and accept feedback.
• Ability to maintain confidential athlete and coach information.
• Prior scouting or player personnel experience is not required.

Work Environment:* This internship operates in a combination of remote/office and onsite program environments, supporting the Player Personnel & Scouting team.

• The Intern will regularly interact with Player Personnel, NTDP and National Team staff and will spend significant time reviewing film and working with athlete and coach data.
• The role may require occasional evenings and weekends when supporting Talent ID events, Trials, camps or other scouting opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:* The position requires the ability to perform routine office work, including extended periods of computer use, film review and data entry.

• Onsite program support may require periods of standing and walking and movement throughout athletic facilities within reasonable workplace and safety guidelines.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:* Limited travel may be required to support Talent ID events, Trials, camps or other scouting opportunities as assigned.

• Travel frequency will vary based on the Player Personnel & Scouting calendar and program needs.

Location: We are accepting applications from candidates who reside in the following states: AL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, WY 

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.