Job Advert Reference: AFCB0051

Title: Academy Recruitment Coordinator
Reports to: Academy Head of Recruitment
Location: Various (Canford Magna Training Complex, Canford Park Arena, Vitality Stadium)
Contract: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Sunday)

ABOUT AFC BOURNEMOUTH
Entering an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history, we are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.
Since our takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve our women’s team and youth setup overall.
Since achieving Category Two, this is a really exciting time to join the Academy, as we move on to the next stage and continue to support the First Team.

Academy Values:
· Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.
· Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
· Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
· Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To coordinate the successful identification and recruitment of players within the U11 – U14 age groups within the Academy as well as overseeing all aspects of the Junior Training Centre programme.
MAIN DUTIES
• Coordinate the identification and recruitment of players within the U11–U14 age groups.
• Oversee all aspects of the Junior Training Centre programme including training & fixtures.
• Advise and manage the progress of players within the Junior Training Centre programme.
• Ensure all administration and operational duties associated with the Junior Training Centre are kept up to date.
• Support the Academy Recruitment Officer (U7 – U10) and Academy Head of Recruitment (U15 – U21) when required.
• Identify and monitor suitable clubs/organisations that could support scouting & recruitment within the Academy.
• Establish a network of contacts within grassroots and other forms of football throughout the clubs catchment area.
• To act and conduct yourself in a professional manner appropriate to a representative of AFC Bournemouth.

Other duties:
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• Equality champions are responsible for advocating and raising awareness of EDI throughout their department. The equality champion should also endeavour to attend as many equality champions meetings as possible and provide valuable/ considered feedback to the EDI manager on any relevant campaigns, issues or activities

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Scouting & Recruitment Experience
• FA Level 2 in Talent Identification
• Full Valid Driving License
• Valid DBS
• Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Computer Literate

Desirable
• FA Level 3 in Talent Identification
• Academy Experience
• Degree in a Sports-Based Field

STAFF BENEFITS
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.