Casual Academy Scout (Southampton)

About The Role

Job Title: Casual Academy Scout

Location:Southampton

Hours of work: Evening and Weekend work

Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment

Remuneration: £41.50 per scouting assignment (with a maximum of 5 assignments a month)

Role Summary

As we continue to develop our Category 3 Academy provision, we are seeking to appoint scouting staff to support our pre academy and academy talent recruitment. The focus will be on watching, assessing and recruiting players aged 7-18 years for trial or signing.

The successful applicant will undertake scouting assignments (predominantly within 30 miles of the Portsmouth area), with most of these being in the evening or at weekends. It is essential that you have a driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle to undertake this role and travelling expenses will be reimbursed at pre-agreed rates.

The successful applicant will be responsible for following strict club protocols around scouting and child safeguarding with all scouting assignments agreed in advance with the Academy Head of Recruitment.

Key Tasks: 

• Undertake scouting assignments as agreed with the Head of Academy Recruitment
•  Liaise effectively with the Head of Academy Recruitment to keep them informed on scouting outcomes
• Complete club scouting templates for each scouting assignment and record these on the academy database
• Proactively establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Attend scouting meetings and CPD events
• Establish a firm understanding of existing academy players to identify appropriate benchmarks

About The Candidate

Requirements of the role:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Talent ID Level 1
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Previous Scouting or Coaching Experience
• Driver licence and access to a motor vehicle
• Flexibility around working hours

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Talent ID level 2
• Player report writing
• Competent user of Microsoft software
• Use of Hudl
• Understanding of local academy and or grassroots football

  Personal attributes:

• Effective Communicator
• Trustworthy
• Reliable
•  Proactive

About The Club

General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company's health and safety policies and procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

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