Casual Academy Scout North

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking football club as a Casual Academy Scout, where you will play a vital role in identifying and nurturing young talent. This exciting opportunity involves attending or viewing games, providing insights on player movements, and maintaining relationships within the football community. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. If you are passionate about youth development in football and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of U13 to U18 academy football.
• Strong understanding of youth football and long-term development.

Responsibilities

• Attend or watch games and provide reports as per LFC procedures.
• Notify Area Manager of potential players of interest.

Skills

Knowledge of professional academy football

Relationship management

Scouting software (Hudl, Wyscout, Eyeball)

Computer literacy

Education

FA Talent ID Level 2

Valid driving license

Job description

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 in coverage of Academy fixtures in both live and video viewings. You will provide information regarding fixtures and market activity in the region.

What will you be doing?

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

Who are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent knowledge of professional academy football within the North region, covering players from U13 to U18 at professional clubs. You should have a strong understanding of youth football and long-term youth development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain and develop relationships within the football community, be computer literate, and experienced with scouting software such as Hudl, Wyscout, or Eyeball. You must be able to work to deadlines.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• FA Talent ID Level 2
• Valid driving license

Why should you apply?

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

Liverpool FC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create an inclusive workplace and are proud of our achievements in this area. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.