AWFC Academy Talent ID Scout (Casual)

We are looking for Academy Talent ID Scouts on a casual basis for AWFC. The role will be responsible for observing, monitoring and reporting on young players to create a database which potential future senior players can be selected from.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Supporting the creation of a robust Talent ID strategy for u9-u21.
• Identifying talented and promising young players in the club catchment area for AWFC Academy.
• Liaising with Full time staff, talent ID, local leagues, and clubs to ensure relevant fixtures, festivals and tournaments are being monitored / covered.
• Regularly attending matches and training sessions of local clubs to identify the best players and future talented players, and complete scout reports on players as requested. As well as regularly attend AWFC matches and training sessions to understand current level and benchmark.
• Collecting and securely organising player data, within GDPR regulations.
• Producing reports of current recruitment landscape and present to talent ID coordinator.
• Attending AWFC academy Talent ID meetings as required.

What we are looking for

• FA Level 2 in Talent Identification (level 3 desirable)
• UEFA B / FA Level 3 (desirable)
• Educated to a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Full UK Driving license.
• Extensive knowledge of Women’s football in the London and Home Counties area with a solid network of contacts.
• Experience of video analysis in the elite game.
• Experience of Scouting young players in age groups u9-u21 at an elite level.
• Knowledge of the standard of players required at Arsenal Women FC and an understanding and knowledge of the overall Women’s Talent Pathway in England.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Motivated and driven individual
• Commitment and passion for the game

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.