Casual Grassroots Scout – North West

About the role

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Academy as a Casual Grassroots Scout.

 What will you be doing?

 •                 Attend U6 - U16 grassroots clubs, primary and secondary school’s fixtures, and tournaments under the direction of the Grassroots Scouting Coordinator

• Identify and recommend grassroots players with the potential to join the LFC Academy
• Record and provide comprehensive player reports on players of interest from the Northwest of England
• Attend regular meetings at the Academy to discuss players of interest, support the trial process and develop a good understanding of the players already in the programme.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills and update qualifications.
• Adhere to the Academy Recruitment strategy and process.
• Adhere to the LFC Scouts Code of Conduct.
• Abide by the FA & LFC Safeguarding rules and regulations working with young children.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful you will hold an FA Level 1 in Talent ID and have completed the FA safeguarding children’s course. You’ll have a proven track record working within grassroots football in the North West of England as well as significant experience working as a scout, reporting to, and recommending players for a professional team. Previous experience of working for a category 1 Academy is beneficial.

Why should you apply?

This is a casual zero hours contract position, working variable hours across the week including evenings and weekends depending on the football calendar. Your main base will be our Academy, located in Kirkby.

We aspire to be the most inclusive club in world football - providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can. We are committed to hiring great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it`s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our Club stronger. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.