Foundation Phase Scout & Academy Talent Finder

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

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.