Job Description
Academy Scout
Rotherham United Football Club (RUFC Ltd) are currently looking to engage Academy Scouts within Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Leeds/Bradford, Wakefield and Derbyshire, on a casual basis.
Reporting to the Head of Academy Scouting, you will make a valuable contribution to the Scouting Network, identifying and reporting on the most talented young players in your designated geographical area.
Hours are flexible but generally over the weekend and evenings and experience, current or past, in grassroots or Academy football, is preferred but not essential
Requirements:
- Previous experience of scouting/recruitment in an Academy environment (Desirable)
- Fully Enhanced DBS (application completed at the Club)
- FA Safeguarding Qualification up to date (This can be arranged thorough the Club)
- FA talent ID qualification or willingness to undertake
- Full Driving Licence
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. Rotherham United is committed to Safeguarding and the safeguarding of all people associated with the football club. All employees must have an understanding of the clubs safeguarding and antidiscrimination policies and procedures and put these into practice in the workplace. To enable this all employees must undertake the required training as directed by their line manager.
Equal Opportunities:
The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.
Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for employment will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within Rotherham United Football Club, commensurate with the post without changing the character of the post. This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant must be prepared to submit a CRC application if they do not hold and FA CRC Certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new Government Filtering System.
Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times. The club adheres to strict guidelines, policies and procedures when recruiting staff who work with children and/or adults at risk and is committed to ensuring staff receive appropriate safeguarding training suitable to their role/s.
Successful applicants are expected to share the club’s approach to safeguarding at all times.
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Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility
Schedule:
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Academy Scouting: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Full Enhanced DBS (required)
- FA Talent ID (required)
- FA Safeguarding Qualification (required)
Work Location: Remote