Pick a clean template that focuses on dates, roles, and measurable scouting outcomes. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent scouting work appears first and hiring managers see your impact quickly.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of scouting or player development work. You can use two pages only when you have long pro or amateur scouting histories with clear, relevant achievements.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep margins and line spacing consistent so the document breathes and a scout reader scans quickly.
Structure sections with standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Scouting Highlights, Player Evaluations, Education, Certifications, and Tools. Use bullet points for achievements and metrics like batting average projections, exit velocity ranges, or prospect rankings.
Avoid complex columns, images, and tables that ATS or recruiters might not parse. Don't use rare fonts or heavy color blocks. Keep visuals simple so both a front office and an ATS read your file correctly.
Common mistakes include cluttered layouts, vague bullets without numbers, and long paragraphs describing duties. Also avoid listing irrelevant jobs without transferable skills. Use action verbs and numbers instead.