Job Description
Role summary
As we continue to develop our Category 3 Academy provision, we are seeking to appoint scouting staff to support our pre academy and academy talent recruitment. The focus will be on watching, assessing and recruiting players aged 7-18 years for trial or signing.
The successful applicant will undertake scouting assignments (predominantly within 30 miles of the Portsmouth area), with most of these being in the evening or at weekends. It is essential that you have a driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle to undertake this role and travelling expenses will be reimbursed at pre-agreed rates.
The successful applicant will be responsible for following strict club protocols around scouting and child safeguarding with all scouting assignments agreed in advance with
the Academy Head of Recruitment.
Key Tasks
- Undertake scouting assignments as agreed with the Head of Academy Recruitment
- Liaise effectively with the Head of Academy Recruitment to keep them informed on scouting outcomes
- Complete club scouting templates for each scouting assignment and record these on the academy database
- Proactively establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Attend scouting meetings and CPD events
- Establish a firm understanding of existing academy players to identify appropriate benchmarks
Requirements of the role:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Talent ID Level 1
- FA Safeguarding Certificate
- Previous Scouting or Coaching Experience
- Driver licence and access to a motor vehicle
- Flexibility around working hours
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Talent ID level 2
- Player report writing
- Competent user of Microsoft software
- Use of Hudl
- Understanding of local academy and or grassroots football
Personal attributes:
- Effective Communicator
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Proactive
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you. If you need any support with your application, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help.
Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.
We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.
Note:
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is required of them in their role. Portsmouth Football Club may ask them to undertake other duties which are not necessarily specified in the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description itself may be amended from time to time within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
Any job description provided to you by the organisation will not form part of your contract of employment unless specified otherwise.
Please note that you share with us the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.
