Academy Scout Representative Crystal Palace

Job Location:     Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type:   Fixed-Term Contract

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees. 

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for an experienced scout to join our scouting department to monitor and identify players in specific remits across Scotland.

Responsibilities:

• Prepared and committed to work unsocial hours, weekends and evenings.
• Identify players through watching live and via video.
• Provide scout reports on all players in specific remits, with more detailed/frequent reports on key targets.
• Manage time/coverage through video and travel to watch live.
• Maintain up-to-date records, reports and positional player lists using the club's data management system.
• Attend/observe tournaments when directed or assigned to monitor a player/team.
• Act as an additional point of contact within the scouting and analysis department.
• Communicate on a weekly basis to discuss games attended, information gathered, tickets and the upcoming schedule.
• Attend department meetings.
• Build relationships within the local community and catchment area, representing the Club in a professional and honest manner.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Scotland Based (Desirable)
• FA Level 2 in Talent ID (Desirable)
• IT Competent (Essential)
• Must hold a valid Driving Licence (Essential)
• Must be up to date with relevant child protection guidelines and hold relevant certificates (Essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience scouting for a professional club (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Local Catchment Area (Essential)