South Shields Football club was founded in 1888 and is over 135 years old. With 4 promotions in the last 7 seasons the first team now resides in the National League North. As a club we have very ambitious plans and the International Academy is a pivotal part within this. We aspire to achieve football league status and with this mindset we’re driven to build the infrastructure and strategy to, not only get us there, but to sustain our place once achieved.
We are therefore looking for talented individuals to support our International Academy Recruitment department to help take responsibility for the recruitment of talented international student athletes supporting the Academy’s strategy to reach targets in growth and engagement that align with the strategy. The successful candidate(s) will assist with the recruitment process as well as potential involvement with other areas of the academy, alongside collaborating with all other staff to ensure the highest possible standards of recruitment and provision throughout the Football Club.
The position is an internship, and hours are to be discussed and agreed between the club and successful applicant(s), with flexibility aligned with the right applicant(s). However, there will be some minimum commitments, and a degree of flexibility is required to fulfil the requirements of the role, including meeting scheduling etc. There may also be the opportunity to increase hours providing help and support in other areas of the academy footballing operation however the recruitment will take priority.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
· The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the club.
Essential
· A BSc (Hons) degree in business administration or a related subject. (Can be working towards degree and we are willing to accept applications from any and all years of undergraduate study).
· A strong desire to work within the sports industry.
Desirable
Safeguarding: South Shields Football Club Ltd are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Posts advertised may require Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
Recruitment checks: You will also be required to provide details of referees for the previous five years working history or referees whilst in full time education (minimum of 2 referees).
Equality and Diversity: Employees must always carry out their duties with due regard to South Shields Football Club’s policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity 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.
Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Mission Statement: At South Shields Football Club we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all supporters and hold inclusion and anti-discrimination at the core of our values. We are committed to creating an environment which welcomes and respects people from all communities, promoting equality and diversity at all South Shields premises. As a Club we recognise the nine protected characteristics (age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation) under the Equality Act 2010 and will play an active role in supporting inclusion and putting an end to discrimination. The employee 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.
South Shields Football Club is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications:
Please send a CV and covering letter via email to harry.edwardson@southshieldsfc.co.uk
Deadline is 17:00 on the 7/2/25.
South Shields Football club was founded in 1888 and is over 135 years old. With 4 promotions in the last 6 seasons the first team now resides in the National League North. As a club we have very ambitious, we aspire to achieve football league status and with this mindset we’re driven to build the infrastructure and strategy to, not only get us there, but to sustain our place once achieved.