We surveyed 813 sports scouts to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical sports scout. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a sports scout?

Low

High

Working as a sports scout typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a sports scout?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a sports scout typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a sports scout?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a sports scout. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for sports scouts.