Casual Academy Scout (Midlands)

The National Academy scouting team is responsible for identifying and monitoring players either from grassroots or other Academies in national regions. The role will focus on the Midlands region, covering both Grassroots and Academy teams. The scout will complete reports on players and share information with other Academy staff to develop a range of player intelligence across the local area.

• Manage your individual weekend schedule and regularly attend fixtures within your region or across your phase.
• Complete reports on all players with potential across your region and phase.
• Network with other national scouts to share information on potential target players.
• Keep National and department Managers informed of high potential players across their area or age phase.
• Support with the ongoing communication to the families of players within the TID programmes and on trial as and when required.
• Support the delivery of Talent ID programmes and events as and when required.
• Participate in scouting team meetings to further discuss succession planning and their identified target players.
• Attend department meetings and participate in all CPD and required safeguarding training when appropriate.

• Knowledge and networks within the local area they scout.
• Previous experience scouting for another Academy (Cat 1, 2 or 3)
• FA Talent ID Level 2
• FA Safeguarding

• Previous experience scouting for another Cat 1 Academy.
• FA Level 2 Coaching
• Full Driver's Licence