Volunteer Academy Scout
Lincoln City · Lincoln
Volunteer scouting role with Lincoln City's Category 3 Academy. You would attend grassroots, school, academy and local matches in an assigned region, identify and assess young players, and submit written reports to the Academy Recruitment Team.
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About The Role
At Lincoln City Football Club, we believe that people make the difference and accordingly, we don’t just look for the usual job requirements. As well as being experts in their technical areas, all of our team members demonstrate and work towards a clear set of traits which differentiate us from the norm. As part of the Volunteer Academy Scout team you will be required to demonstrate behaviours reflecting the following traits, which we have termed the 3Es: Exceptional, Edge and Energising.
Exceptional
Forward thinking:
- You will think ahead and prepare for future tasks and opportunities
- You will seek and provide new ideas and solutions to overcome challenges
Edge
Streetwise:
- You will work smart and demonstrate the know-how to win
- You will develop key relationships and networks effectively
Energising
Finds a way:
- You deliver results, within a team
- You develop and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes
Job Purpose
Lincoln City Football Club Academy are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join its scouting network as Volunteer Academy Scouts. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in identifying and recommending talented young players within the club’s recruitment pathway.
The Category 3 Volunteer Scout plays an important role in supporting the club’s player identification and recruitment process by attending grassroots, academy, school, and local football matches to identify talented players who meet the club’s playing philosophy and long-term development model. This role is ideal for someone passionate about talent identification, football development, and player progression.
Working closely with the Academy Recruitment Team, you will attend grassroots matches, tournaments, and local leagues to observe and report on emerging talent.
We are recruiting several individuals to cover each region, with successful candidates ideally located within a reasonable distance of the area they will support. Each person will be responsible for covering leagues and tournaments in one of the following delegated areas:
- Hull and North Lincolnshire
- Central Lincolnshire
- Peterborough and South Lincolnshire
- South Yorkshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Derbyshire
- Leicestershire
Key Responsibilities
- Attend assigned grassroots, academy, school, and local football fixtures regularly
- Identify and assess players based on technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social attributes
- Complete and submit detailed player reports within agreed timelines using club reporting templates
- Monitor players over multiple viewings to support accurate long-term assessment
- Build and maintain knowledge of local football environments, leagues, and emerging talent pathways
- Communicate effectively with the Lead Scout or Recruitment Lead regarding standout players and trends
- Ensure all scouting activity aligns with safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion standards
- Represent the club professionally and ethically at all times
- Attend training, CPD events, and recruitment meetings when required
General Responsibilities
- Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies, including, but not limited to, the Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, Financial Regulation Policy and Social Media Policy
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk
- To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations
- Act always with utmost good faith to the Club, Foundation and the Company
- Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role
- Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff
- To work closely with partnership organisations, to maintain good relationships and collaborative working practices
- To work with colleagues throughout Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice
- Deal with enquiries and general day-to-day liaison with customers, colleagues and partners
- Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails
- Active participation on continuing professional development and the appraisal process
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
- To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements
- Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner always
- To cover as and when required at other departments within Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation
- To recognise commercial opportunities across all products within Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation
- Promote the brand identity and increase Lincoln City fanbase throughout
- To support the Lincoln City Football Club green energy saving strategy and meet all requirements including but not exclusive to recycling, waste reduction, energy efficiency
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive Officer
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.
Lincoln City Football Club & Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.
Equality & Inclusion
Lincoln City F.C. is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding
This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holders are required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.
About The Candidate
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
- Strong passion for football and player development
- Good understanding of youth football and player potential
- Ability to observe and analyse football performance objectively
- Strong written communication skills for producing clear player reports
- Reliable, organised, and able to meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel locally to matches and events
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and child welfare in football
- Knowledge of local grassroots and academy football structures
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
- FA Talent ID Level 1 (or willingness to work towards)
- FA Safeguarding Certificate
Desirable
- Previous coaching, scouting, or football analysis experience
GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
Has exceptionally high standards and expectations in performance for self and others
- Observation
- Communication
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Organisation
- Time Management
- Football Knowledge
How to apply
- Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by following this link Lincoln City Football Club Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – Fill in form
- Upload a copy of your CV and covering letter (in one document) detailing the reason you feel you will be a great fit for this role and highlighting any relevant experience
PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants who follow the Safer Recruitment Job Application Process detailed above, will be considered.
CLOSING DATE: ONGOING
INTERVIEWS: ONGOING
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ONGOING
Should you have any questions with regard to this role, please email [email protected].
This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. Lincoln City Football Club and Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
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