Foundation Phase Scout

Luton Town; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Town Football Club is seeking an Academy Talent Identification Assistant to support recruitment for the Academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment. You will build relationships with grassroots clubs and county managers to identify emerging players and support the development pathway.

Key duties include attending coaching days, communicating effectively with staff and external partners, and upholding safeguarding, health & safety, and club standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of personnel at the Club.
• Understanding of teaching/learning styles to optimise development of young players.
• Able to communicate effectively with external partners and staff at all levels.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use e-mail, Word and Football IP to a high standard.
• Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players/coaches.
• Committed to self-improvement and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• To build relationships with local grass roots clubs and county and district team managers.
• To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the Academy Head of Recruitment.
• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players at the football club.
• Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club.
• To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Academy Head of Recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Self-improvement

Organisational skills

Education

FA Level 1 Introduction to Talent Identification

FA Level 2 National Talent Identification & Scouting (Desirable)

Tools

Football IP

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to recommend and recruit players for the Academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To build relationships with local grass root clubs and county and district team managers.
• To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the Academy Head of Recruitment.
• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players at the football club.
• Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club.
• To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Academy Head of Recruitment.

Health & Safety:

• Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety related guidance and processes within your role and in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Consider the Health & Safety implications of all actions and inaction within your role.
• Support and uphold agreed standards for Health & Safety compliance, including assisting in accident, dangerous occurrence and near miss investigations within your role.
• Follow and adhere to; safe management systems and working practices in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensure you have been briefed and are confident in using any equipment prior to use and seek guidance from your line manager as required.
• Regularly review risk assessments, safe working, and management systems associated with your role.
• Liaise regularly with the Club’s appointed Health & Safety representatives to support and maintain compliance
• Maintain records of all Health & Safety issues within your role and area of responsibility.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

Essentials

Introduction to Talent Identification (FA Level 1

Desirables

National Talent Identification & Scouting in Football (FA Level 2) or working towards

Specific Experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of different personnel at the Club.
• An understanding of a range of teaching / learning styles to optimise the development of young players.
• Able to communicate effectively with external partners and fellow staff members at all levels.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use e-mail, word and The Football iP to a high standard.
• Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players / coaches.
• Dedicated to self‑improvement and continuous professional development.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about Luton Town Football Club.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative.
• Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the football club.
• Be an ambassador for Luton Town Football Club presenting the club in a positive image at all times

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Club has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Criminal Record Checks and reference checks. These staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the relevant Designated Safeguarding Officers using the agreed safeguarding procedures.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

The individual must at all times, carry out their duties with due regard to the Clubs policies and procedures and in particular the Club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

The individual must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. The individual must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values in the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and processes.