Academy Regional Scout

Job title: Academy Regional Scout

Hours of Work: Part Time

Department: Academy Recruitment

Location: Throp Arch, Wetherby

Responsible to: Head of Local Recruitment

DBS: Yes (Enhanced)

Contract type: Worker

Role Summary

The Part Time Scout would attend matches within designated geographical area and identify players under 10 - under 18’s that have the quality / potential to play for Leeds United FC.

Looking for Regional scouts to cover the North, which would be Sheffield & Midlands based and to cover the South, which would be London based.

Role Responsibilities

• To Work as an integral member of the scouting network in identifying players for the club who meet the criteria and potential to represent Leeds United FC.

• To be responsible for identifying and reporting on the most talented players in their designated geographical area.

• To regularly liaise with and attend scouting meetings with the Designated Regional and National Heads of department to update all scouting activity and targeted players.

• To promote a professional image of the club at all times and ensure that the ‘Best in Class’ reputation of Leeds United FC remains intact.

• To attend Under 12 – Under 16’s matches periodically where possible as directed to maintain knowledge of the standard of players required to improve playing squads and maintain accurate and detailed reports of all matches attended and ensure players are targeted on specific databases.

• To attend training in-service as required by the club and to adhere to all club guidelines.

• To cover matches as directed by and agreed with by Head Of Recruitment

• To be in regular contact with Heads of department in relation to information.

• Develop an extensive network of contacts within geographical area designated to ensure the club has a working knowledge off all talented players and build positive working relationships with agents & clubs across the geographical area.

• Ensure all Players are reporting on LUFC’s internal system are of a high standard and in a timely fashion

• Be proactive in sourcing key information

• Assist with fixture planning and ensure sufficient coverage across designated

  catchment area

• Abide by Leeds United recruitment department standard protocols and procedures at all times and embed LUFC’s recruitment values across all sections of the department

• Ensure all games attended are logged using the department’s internal tracking systems

• Continue to build upon the clubs internal database of players throughout a designated geographical area

• Develop, maintain and enhance an understanding of Leeds United current players and club DNA in order to effectively benchmark potential identified external talent

• Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of all youth development rules and regulations with scouting players

Required Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of local football & geographical areas

• Working knowledge and scouting experience

• Experience or a background in scouting

• Understanding and in-depth knowledge of football techniques and skills in shooting, manipulating, passing and controlling the ball

• Observation skills

• Strategic planning, organising and co-ordinating skill

• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Required Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual & honest

• Excellent communication skills

• Positivity and objectiveness

• Ability to use initiative and be creative

• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

• Confident and assertive

• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn