Contract Type: Casual
Location: Various
Line Manager: Head of Local Recruitment
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour, up to 6 hours per week available dependent on availability, plus expenses can be claimed for any milage outside of your normal zone area,
Other Benefits:
-Regular CPD opportunities and networking opportunities available with internal and external providers.
-Eligibility to partake in the Scouting Bonus scheme.
-Branded Club Jacket supplied.
-1st team Match Day ticket (dependent on availability).

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.