Manchester region, UK. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to:
Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment & Head of Academy Recruitment
Hours of work:
Casual – as and when required
Contractual status:
Fixed Term
Job purpose:
To undertake general scouting duties on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department.
* Duties and responsibilities:
* To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
* To assist in populating the Academy’s Pre-Academy with potential players as well as the Advanced Training Centre;
* To complete match and/or player reports and any other necessary information in relation to games covered via the Academy’s system;
* To comply with the Scout’s code of conduct, ensuring compliance with the FA and EPPP rules and regulations;
* To formally introduce targeted players to Blackburn Rovers Football Club in line with the Academy Code of Conduct for Scouts;
* Ensure all relevant reporting documentation is completed correctly and on time before reaching the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment;
* Develop and maintain key relationships within grassroots clubs, private coaching organisations, schools, districts, county and international associations;
* Help to develop and maintain the local, regional and national scouting network;
* To watch and report on Academy and grassroots games, school games, private coaching organisations, and international games as and when required;
* Contribute to the identification of potential talent in accordance with the Academy football philosophy;
* Recommend friendly fixtures for the Pre-Academy, Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase age groups;
* To populate trialist fixtures when required;
* To attend Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification meetings, training and/or workshops as and when required;
* To liaise with the Senior Scouts, Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment and discuss findings as necessary; and
* To carry out any such other duties as the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment may reasonably properly assign or delegate in connection with the business of the Club from time to time.
2. Skills required:
* To hold a detailed comprehensive network of contacts both within the Academy system and at grassroots level;
* I.T. Literate; and
3. Knowledge required:
* To hold an in-depth knowledge of football activities within your designated area including academies and grassroots;
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and
* To update knowledge of and be familiar with the standard of signed players at the Academy at regular intervals.
4. Qualifications required:
* FA Talent Identification Certificate; and
DBS Check Required:
About The Candidate
4. Qualifications required:
* FA Talent Identification Certificate; and
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