Sheffield United Football Club is actively seeking new academy scouts to enhance our talent recruitment team. For this role we are particularly interested in candidates who possess a robust understanding of local football, coupled with strong connections within the relevant zones. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in identifying and scouting promising talent in these areas.

The following opportunities are currently open:

3 x Zone 4 (Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford) Scout Post ref: AC052024-AS4
2 x Zone 3 (Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham) Scout Post ref: AC052024-AS4

Role Responsibilities:

To identify players over the course of the season within the designated age groups for academy selection.
Develop contacts outside SUFC with goals of connecting more players to the club within Sheffield and surrounding areas.
To provide written documentation on potential players for the Academy Recruitment team.
To provide match reports on all games attended.
Serve as a Club ambassador within the academy system and other respective divisions.
Liaise with the Emerging Talent Centre Coaches and the Zone Coordinator regarding the identification of talented players.
To be aware of equality and diversity principles within the recruitment and selection of players.
Attend CPD events put on by the Academy Recruitment Department.
Attend Scouts meetings put on by Zone Coordinators and the Academy Recruitment Department.
Attend the Emerging Talent Centre or Academy games once every 3 months.
Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

The following criteria are essential for the role:

FA Talent ID Level 1 Certificate
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Enhanced DBS check
Full Driving License
Prior experience working with Club coaches, scouts, and officials.
Understanding of Academy football.
Knowledge of the locality you are working in.

The following criteria are desirable for the role:

FA Talent ID Level 2 Certificate.
Contacts within grassroots Clubs and private academies within the area you work.
Understanding of the policies and procedures used in Academy Recruitment.

Casual Scout (Various Locations)