Casual Academy Scout North

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking football club as a Casual Academy Scout in the North region. This role involves attending or viewing Academy fixtures, providing insightful reports, and maintaining relationships within the football community. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of youth football and scouting software, ensuring they can identify potential talent effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to equality and inclusion, where your contributions will play a vital role in the development of young athletes. Flexible hours make this a unique opportunity to blend passion with profession.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of professional academy football in the North region.
• Strong understanding of youth football and long-term youth development.

Responsibilities

• Attend or watch games and provide reports to the area manager.
• Notify of potential players of interest and provide market information.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the football community.

Skills

Knowledge of professional academy football

Scouting software (Hudl, Wyscout, Eyeball)

Relationship management

Computer literacy

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

FA Talent ID Level 2

Valid driving license

Tools

Hudl

Wyscout

Eyeball

Job description

Join the Liverpool Football Club as a Casual Academy Scout North

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Casual Academy Scout (North) on a casual basis. You will support the region by covering Academy fixtures through live attendance and video viewings. Your role includes providing fixture information and market activity updates.

Responsibilities

• Attend or watch games via video as requested by the area manager and provide reports according to LFC reporting procedures.
• Notify the Area Manager of potential players of interest within the desired timeframe.
• Regularly provide market information on the region regarding potential player movements.
• Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Attend regional and national Academy meetings when required.
• Develop a good knowledge of our players by watching live games and videos.

Candidate Profile

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent knowledge of professional academy football in the North region, covering ages U13 to U18 at professional clubs. A strong understanding of youth football and long-term youth development is essential. You must be capable of maintaining and developing relationships within the football community, be computer literate, and experienced with scouting software such as Hudl, Wyscout, or Eyeball. Ability to meet deadlines is also required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• FA Talent ID Level 2
• Valid driving license

Why Join Us?

This is a casual position with variable hours, including evenings and weekends, offering flexible assignment opportunities.

Our Commitment

Liverpool FC is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud to maintain the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, are founding signatories of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; this role requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.