Academy Talent Scout

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