Academy Senior Scout (East Midlands)

Stoke City Football Club; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoke City Football Club is seeking a dedicated Academy Senior Scout to identify high-potential players for the U7-U16 Academy in the East Midlands region. The role emphasizes grassroots football, local clubs, schools and community programmes, with occasional evening and weekend work on a casual basis.

You will report on top talents, build regional networks, and maintain precise records, while aligning with the Club’s player recruitment strategy and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience and thorough understanding of Elite Academy Football in both Youth Development Phase and Foundation Phase (U7-U16).
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Trustworthy, adhering to codes of conduct, ethics and confidentiality.
• FA Talent Identification Level 1.
• FA Talent Identification Level 2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report on the most talented young players in their designated geographical area.
• Develop a network within youth football and across clubs in your region.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of observed matches and players.
• Ensure completion of required forms and collated information on potential player recruits.
• Act as point of contact between the youth Academy players’ parents/guardians and their respective clubs.
• Give feedback to parents/guardians at the end of a period of training and assessment.
• Attend scouting meetings to present updates of all scouting activity and targeted players to the Head of Academy Recruitment.
• Attend Stoke City Academy training and matches to understand our Academy player philosophy and requirements.
• Project a professional image and maintain an ambassadorial role for the Club and youth Academy at all times, adhering to policies and safeguarding.
• Attend Child Protection training as required by the Club and adhering to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Target-driven

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Proactive approach

Trustworthy & confidential

Education

FA Talent Identification Level 1

FA Talent Identification Level 2 (Desirable)

Job description

Stoke City Football Club is seeking a dedicated, experienced and observant individual, with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to Academy scouting, to join our network and contribute to the identification and nurturing of future talent.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a talented Academy Senior Scout who will assess high potential players for our U7-U16 Academy within the East Midlands region.With a primary focus on identifying emerging talent within the grassroots football environment, the role will cover local clubs, schools and community based football programmes.

As an Academy Senior Scout, your knowledge, judgement and keen eye for potential will directly contribute to the Club's player recruitment strategy, helping to shape the future of Stoke City Football Club.

The role requires a high degree of flexibility to cover evening and weekend work as required. The position will be offered on a casual basis with remuneration given accordingly.

Main Responsibilities

• Identifying and reporting on the most talented young players in their designated geographical area.
• Developing a network within youth football and across clubs in your region.
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of observed matches and players.
• Ensuring completion of required forms and collated information on potential player recruits.
• Acting as point of contact between the youth Academy players’ parents/guardians and their respective clubs.
• Giving feedback to parents/guardians at the end of a period of training and assessment.
• Attending scouting meetings to present updates of all scouting activity and targeted players to the Head of Academy Recruitment.
• Having a detailed understanding of our Academy player philosophy and requirements by periodically attending Stoke City Academy training and matches.
• Projecting a professional image and maintaining an ambassadorial role for the Club and youth Academy at all times, whilst adhering to the Club’s policies and protocols specifically in relation to the recruitment of young players.
• Attending Child Protection training as required by the Club and adhering to all guidelines contained within the Club’s Safeguarding policies.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience and thorough understanding of Elite Academy Football in both Youth Development Phase and Foundation Phase (U7-U16).
• Ability to work in a target driven environment as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good IT Skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Trustworthy, adhering to codes of conduct, ethics and confidentiality.
• FA Talent Identification Level 1.
• FA Talent Identification Level 2 is desirable.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risks and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.