Recruitment & Other Key Responsibilities

• Drive the trialist process once it has been agreed a player is to enter on trial.

• Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to player recruitment.

• Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
• Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.

• Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
• Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.

• Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.

• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Important Information

The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as

the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

a multi-disciplinary team of staff

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all stakeholders on

a variety of levels

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Strong organisational skills demonstrating experience of managing large and varied workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail

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Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy

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Experience of working full time in an academy environment

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Experience in talent identification and recruitment of players

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Experience of the academy audit process

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Personal Qualities

Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positive

learning environment

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Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability

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Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive and progressive elite learning environment

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Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement

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Good attendance record in current/previous employment, (not including any

absences resulting from disability)

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Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel extensively, as required

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Ability and willingness to work outside normal hours, including evenings and

weekends, often with short notice

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