Youth Academy Scout

Role

We are looking for Volunteer Scouts to join us on a Casual basis and operate in the London and surrounding areas to identify players for our Youth Teams (U8s-U16s) with the potential to develop. You'll attend football matches and record the necessary information on potential players.

Responsibilities

Talent Identification & Scouting

• Identify and assess players across across U8–U16 age groups.
• Attend grassroots, academy and school fixtures to observe emerging talent.
• Evaluate players based on technical ability, game understanding, physical development and attitude.
• Prioritise long-term potential over early physical development.
• Identify players suited to entry points within the club’s girls’ pathway.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce clear, age-appropriate scouting reports aligned with development principles.
• Track identified players and monitor progression over time.
• Highlight players for trial opportunities or further observation.
• Maitain organised records of player profiles and observations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with coaching staff and football leadership on development model.
• Support the identification of players suitable for different stages of the pathway.
  
• Share insights on player development trends across age groups.
  
• Build relationships with grassroots coaches, schools and local clubs.

Environment & Safeguarding Awareness

• Ensure all observations and interactions reflect safeguarding best practice.
• Understand the importance of positive environments in youth development.
• Recognise factors influencing retention, confidence and enjoyment in young players.

About You

Required

• FA Talent ID Level 1 
• Strong understanding of of grassroots and youth football (U8–U16).
• Excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess player performance objectively.
• Strong written communication for reporting.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Availability to attend weekend fixtures regularly.

Desirable

• FA Talent ID Level 2
• Experience in scouting, coaching or playing at a competitive level.
• Existing network within women’s football.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and squad planning.
• Awareness of safeguarding and governance considerations in football.

Why Us

This is an opportunity to contribute to building a forward-thinking football club. You will contribute directly to building a modern, inclusive and high-quality pathway for young players, within an ambitious and forward-thinking environment. The role offers flexibility and real impact at the foundation level of the club.

Package

• Volunteer Role
  
• Flexible working aligned with fixtures
  
• Team kit and accreditation supplied
• Opportunity to build experience within a professional football environment