Volunteer Scout

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

Job summary

An established football club is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for a part-time scouting role. This position involves identifying talent across various levels of football and requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of local football. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Academy Recruitment, attending matches and completing reports to support the recruitment process. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of young talent within the community while being part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence in football.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual with coaching qualifications.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit players across the performance pathway.
• Complete scout reports and attend scouting meetings.

Skills

Coaching qualifications

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of local football

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire or London

Hours

Part-Time

Role Summary

This position is for a driven individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and possesses the skillset to work in our elite environment. Reporting into our Head of Academy Recruitment the successful applicant will be responsible for identifying and recruitment of players across the player performance pathway.

The role will consist of watching regular fixtures as well as completing reports on players to support the identification process for Cambridge United.

Key Job Outcomes

• Undertake Scouting Assignments as agreed with Head of Academy Recruitment
• Liaise with Head of Academy Recruitment to provide updates on scouting outcomes
• Complete scout reports on assignments
• Attend Scout meetings and CPD Events
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Scout both grassroots and academy matches
• Identify players of a suitable level to potentially join Cambridge United’s Academy system
• Build up knowledge of the best players in their area and present findings to Head of Academy Recruitment

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

P

Full UK Driving Licence

P

Coaching qualifications

P

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Hardworking and enthusiastic

P

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

P

Self-motivated

P

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

P

Good knowledge of local football

P

Willingness to work weekends and occasionally weekday evenings

P

About The Club

Application Process

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply through the iRecruit platform.

Application Closing Date

23 May 2025

Interview Date(s)

TBA

Start Date

Start Date Immediately

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.

We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision

Creating Memories

We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.

Driving Standards & Performance

We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.

We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.

Values

We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork

We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work

We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility

We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff.We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.

The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.