About the Role
We are seeking Casual Grassroots Scouts to identify players with potential for our Academy, operating in North, West, East, or South London/Kent. You will attend football matches, record player information in the club database, and provide feedback in weekly meetings.
Responsibilities
- Operate as a key member of the Academy talent ID network.
- Proactively identify and report on talented young players with Academy potential.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of players monitored in the database.
- Build and cultivate knowledge of players in the selected phase at the club and beyond.
- Act as a proud ambassador for the club, protecting its image and upholding its reputation.
- Work within the PL/EFL Youth Development rules.
- Attend CPD events relevant to Talent ID.
- Ensure flexibility and availability to attend grassroots matches.
- Abide by critical policies related to Safeguarding, Equality, and Health and Safety.
Requirements
- Hold an FA Talent ID Level 2 and an FA Safeguarding Certificate.
- Be naturally sensitive to the needs of young players, parents/guardians, and grassroots clubs.
- Be confident in writing detailed reports and keeping databases up to date.
- Possess a valid driving licence.
- Be a personable and enthusiastic individual with a competitive work ethic.
- Work efficiently as part of a team.
- Willingness to work weekends and some evenings.
- Uphold high standards of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual, physical, or emotional harm.
- Keep updated with both Club and FA Safeguarding training and education.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks.
Skills
- Talent Identification
- Database Management
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
Location
- North London
- West London
- East London
- South London
- Kent
Work Type
- Casual
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- FA Talent ID Level 2
- FA Safeguarding Certificate
About the Company
- One of the most famous clubs in world football with a rich heritage and history of success.
- Passionate about our local community.
- Offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.
- Defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community.
- Committed to ensuring that environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive.
Equal Opportunity
- Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion.
- We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
- We are a Disability Confident Leader.
- We actively welcome and encourage 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.
- Eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme if likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010.
