Grassroots Academy Scouts Ipswich, England
Job description
Grassroots Scout
Department: Academy Recruitment
Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment and Academy Recruitment Phase Leads
Ipswich Town Football Club are looking for a number of Grassroots Scouts in the Cambridge and Ipswich areas.
Location: You will primarily attend other match venues such as other grassroots or professional Clubs, multipurpose sports venues or public recreation grounds. However, may also be required to travel to Playford Road Training Centre, Portman Road, and other Ipswich Town Football Club (“the Club”) sites.
Who are we?
Ipswich Town Football Club is the only professional football club in Suffolk and is currently based in League One. The Club’s proud history includes becoming champions of England under Sir Alf Ramsey, as well as FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners under Sir Bobby Robson. Off the pitch, the Club prides itself on being an integral part of the local community both in the town of Ipswich and beyond.
Following acquisition in April 2021 by Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the Club has enjoyed major investment in all areas. Headed by CEO Mark Ashton, the new management team is investing time, money, and resource into returning Ipswich Town to its former glory.
Significant investment continues to be made in the infrastructure of the Club, the most important part being the people. We are as committed to building an ambitious, hard-working, passionate, and energetic team off the pitch as on it.
Purpose of the Role:
To assist with the long-term vision of Ipswich Town Football Club in identifying and recruiting the most talented young players for the Club. This involves the implementation of identification, recruitment and scouting strategies for the Academy across the Player Performance Pathway of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) under the Head of Academy Recruitment, whilst striving to identify and recruit the most talented young players available in adherence with the Player Profiles the Club is seeking to recruit.
Key Tasks/ Job Responsibilities:
· Identification and recruitment of players across the Player Performance Pathway in adherence with Club Players Profiles.
· Develop knowledge of all teams & players in allocated leagues
· Develop relationships with local non-Academy football teams.
· Liaise with local non-Academy football teams to organise games with the Academy Centre programmes. (When requested).
· To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of non-Academy players.
· Monitor and liaise with the Lead Recruitment Officer of the area.
· Submit match reports for each game attended on the Performance Management Application (“PMA”).
· Ensure Scouting Policy and Protocol is adhered to when attending games.
· Administration as required, including information for payroll.
· To continue to upskill knowledge in the role by attending Club CPD events.
Generic Skills and Attributes
All applicants should be:
- Self-motivated and committed
- A strategic planner, organiser and co-ordinator
- Confident and able to work independently and as part of a successful team.
- A ‘people person’ with excellent communication skills
- Possess experience of working within the football environment
- Computer Literate
- Able to drive
Required Licence or Certification:
Full driving license.
Role Specific Skills and Attributes
· FA Talent Identification Level 2
· FA Child Protection Certificate
Desired Skills
- Experience in identifying Category 1 and 2 footballers
- Understanding of the Academy system and Football Club pathways
- Computer literate to ensure the completion of match reports and individual player reports
Information about the role:
1. Attend 2-4 games per week based on the allocated age group
2. You may be asked to undertake additional duties to those above, either on a temporary or permanent basis, which the Club reasonably believes you are capable of carrying out, or for which you will be trained.
3. Relevant professional, ethical and health and safety standards apply to this role.
Behaviours:
Applicants will:
Behave appropriately and professionally at all times with the Club’s vision and values in mind and consider his/her actions and the implications on their self-image and that of the Club as a whole. They will ensure high personal standards of appearance and conduct, and promote a working environment where respect and consideration for others is important.
Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude at all times, and be prepared to go the extra mile. They will be receptive to new ideas and take feedback on-board and use it to their advantage.
Conduct their duties to a high standard; be organised and able to meet set deadlines. They will strive for excellence within their work and demonstrate attention to detail.
The Casual Worker must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Ipswich Town Football Club policies and procedures, in particular Compliance, Health and Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.
The Casual Worker must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Casual Workers and customers.
The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
How to Apply:
If you feel this is the role for you, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Short listing and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean that the vacancy could close early should a suitable candidate be found.
Applicants should be aware that due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individuals during the recruitment process.
Ipswich Town Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Safeguarding Statement
Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.
Equality Statement
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- FA Talent Identification Level 1 (required)
- FA Talent Identification Level 2 (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Grassroots Scout
