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Job title:
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Academy Talent Scout
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Department:
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Academy Recruitment
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Based at:
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Manchester region, UK. Flexibility regarding location is required.
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Reports to:
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Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment & Head of Academy Recruitment
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Hours of work:
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Casual – as and when required
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Contractual status:
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Fixed Term
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Job purpose:
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To undertake general scouting duties on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department.
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- Duties and responsibilities:
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- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
- To assist in populating the Academy’s Pre-Academy with potential players as well as the Advanced Training Centre;
- To complete match and/or player reports and any other necessary information in relation to games covered via the Academy’s system;
- To comply with the Scout’s code of conduct, ensuring compliance with the FA and EPPP rules and regulations;
- To formally introduce targeted players to Blackburn Rovers Football Club in line with the Academy Code of Conduct for Scouts;
- Ensure all relevant reporting documentation is completed correctly and on time before reaching the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment;
- Develop and maintain key relationships within grassroots clubs, private coaching organisations, schools, districts, county and international associations;
- Help to develop and maintain the local, regional and national scouting network;
- To watch and report on Academy and grassroots games, school games, private coaching organisations, and international games as and when required;
- Contribute to the identification of potential talent in accordance with the Academy football philosophy;
- Recommend friendly fixtures for the Pre-Academy, Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase age groups;
- To populate trialist fixtures when required;
- To attend Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification meetings, training and/or workshops as and when required;
- To liaise with the Senior Scouts, Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment and discuss findings as necessary; and
- To carry out any such other duties as the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment may reasonably properly assign or delegate in connection with the business of the Club from time to time.
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2. Skills required:
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- To hold a detailed comprehensive network of contacts both within the Academy system and at grassroots level;
- I.T. Literate; and
- Good communication skills.
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3. Knowledge required:
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- To hold an in-depth knowledge of football activities within your designated area including academies and grassroots;
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and
- To update knowledge of and be familiar with the standard of signed players at the Academy at regular intervals.
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4. Qualifications required:
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- FA Talent Identification Certificate; and
- FA Safeguarding Children Workshop.
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DBS Check Required:
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Yes (enhanced)
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