First Team Scout — Video Analysis & Talent Identification

Kick It Out; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea City AFC is seeking a First Team Scout to assess players identified through internal scouting and provide clear recommendations to strengthen the First Team squad. The role focuses on video-based scouting and occasional live assessments, with travel as needed.

Proficiency with digital scouting platforms and data systems is required. You will identify targets via video and live observations, compile reports, and present findings to coaching staff and stakeholders in a timely, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in scouting or video analysis within a professional football club is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential recruitment targets through a combination of video scouting, live observation and traditional scouting methods.
• Complete high-quality video and live scouting assessments, ensuring all reports are accurately recorded and maintained within the club’s scouting system.
• Produce video playlists and supporting content on identified player targets for presentation to coaching staff and key stakeholders, as well as to support wider recruitment discussions and decision-making.
• Liaise professionally with agents and relevant external contacts to gather transfer-related intelligence and maintain an up-to-date understanding of potential opportunities within the transfer market.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the First Team’s game model, playing philosophy and positional profiles to ensure player assessments are aligned with the club’s recruitment requirements.
• Work closely with the Recruitment Operations & Analysis Lead to support the department’s day-to-day recruitment processes and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to support the continued development and improvement of the club’s talent identification and player assessment processes.
• Develop and maintain a strong network within designated markets, proactively gathering relevant player, club and transfer intelligence.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the Recruitment department, sharing knowledge and proactively highlighting relevant players, market developments and recruitment opportunities.
• Demonstrate the adaptability and agility required within a First Team Recruitment environment, particularly during high-demand periods such as transfer windows.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and additional responsibilities as required to support the wider objectives of the Recruitment department and First Team.

Skills

Video analysis

Football tactics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science / Sports Management

Tools

Video analysis software

Job description

Swansea City AFC is seeking a First Team Scout to assess players identified through internal scouting and provide clear recommendations to strengthen the First Team squad. The role focuses on video-based scouting and occasional live assessments, with travel as needed.

Proficiency with digital scouting platforms and data systems is required. You will identify targets via video and live observations, compile reports, and present findings to coaching staff and stakeholders in a timely, professional