Casual Scout Opportunities

Sheffield United Football Club are looking for 5 new scouts to join the team. The successful candidates should have a strong understanding of talent within their locality and an enthusiasm for scouting such potential talent. The following opportunities are available:

• 2 x Zone 3 (Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham) Scout Post ref: AC122024-AS3
• 3 x Zone 4 (Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield) Scout Post ref: AC122024-AS4

Please ensure that you confirm which opportunity you are applying for within the application form by including the relevant post reference number.

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.