Job from partnerDescription of the job
We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.
Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable.
Casual Academy Local Recruitment Scout
Founded in 1878, Everton is one of the 12 Founder Members of the Football League. The Club has been crowned league champions on nine occasions, lifted the FA Cup five times and tasted European success by winning the European Cup Winners Cup in 1985.
Everton’s proud traditions are maintained by clear values and ambitious plans for the future.
The development of our new Everton Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey is well underway, providing a significant platform for further growth.
About the opportunity :
For decades, our Club has been one of the most respected and renowned in football. Its vision to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton’s Men’s First Team, or having a career in the professional game, remains as focused as ever.
We are looking for a passionate individual with a keen eye for potential to join our grassroots scouting team on a casual basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of youth football who wants to help identify promising young players in the area. You will work closely with the area co-ordinator to support the recruitment strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
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Attend Local Fixtures: Watch grassroots games, private academy sessions, and schoolboy matches agreed with your co-ordinator.
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Player Identification: Spot and assess young players with high potential, focusing internal player profiles.
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Reporting: Submit robust player recommendation & coverage reports.
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Collaboration: Maintain communication with the co-ordinator to align on scouting objectives and targets
Who You Are:
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Experienced in Youth Football: You have hands-on experience in grassroots football, either as a player, coach, or volunteer, and understand what it takes to succeed at the youth level.
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Observant and Analytical: You have a good eye for talent and can identify key traits that indicate potential, even in young players who are still developing.
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Good Communicator: You can relay your observations clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written reports, to the Co-ordinator and other team members.
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Passionate About Development: You are enthusiastic about helping young players grow and are excited about creating opportunities.
Requirements:
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Football Knowledge and Experience: Practical experience in youth or grassroots football.
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Transport Access: Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transport for traveling to various games and events.
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Availability: Flexible schedule, with availability on weekends and evenings as needed.
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Attention to Detail: Ability to submit accurate and timely reports on players to support the overall recruitment strategy.
If you are passionate about youth football and eager to play a part in identifying the next generation of talent, we’d love to hear from you.
The role will be offered on a casual basis
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, those who identify as female and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - Write to the company
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.
