We are looking for Pre-Academy Scouts on a casual, part-time basis - who will be on the frontline in identifying talented young players with the potential to develop within our Pre-Academy age groups.
The development of young talent and giving young players a chance has long been at the centre of our philosophy, so our Academy is a vital part of our club and exists to develop Strong Young Gunners for the future and you will be at the forefront of this mission to uncover the most promising young players.
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).
We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.
Be a key part of our Academy Talent Identification network - you'll play a vital role in identifying talented players for the future success of our club
Identify the most exciting talent - you will relish the opportunity to take responsibility for identifying and reporting on the most talented young players in your designated catchment area
Keep abreast of the wider player landscape - you'll diligently report on and monitor players on our database, whilst ensuring a good knowledge of players at other clubs
Build impactful relationships on all fronts - you will passionately establish and maintain effective relationships with players, parents/guardians and grassroots clubs
Develop a network of important contacts - you'll cultivate a valuable network of contacts in youth football
Uphold our high standards - you will take pride in ensuring our best-in-class standards are always adhered to and work within the rules of youth football development
Credible expertise - you've completed one of the following courses/accreditations: National Talent Identification and Scouting in Football, Advanced Principles of Talent Identification and Development in Football, Leadership of Talent Identification and Development in Football or a Technical Director course
Solid knowledge of youth football - you're proud of your extensive understanding of grassroots football and your knowledge of local junior football clubs
Certification in Safeguarding - you hold an up to date FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Excellent communication skills - you're able to build and maintain impactful relationships with parents/guardians, coaches and players of varying ages, tailoring your approach as necessary
Best-in-class attention to detail - you're well versed in producing insightful written reports and delivering verbal feedback with the utmost clarity
Position of Trust - As someone in a position of trust role involving regular, direct contact with children or vulnerable adults you will be expected to uphold high standards of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual, physical, or emotional harm. This role requires you to keep updated with both Club and FA Safeguarding training and education
Please note: this role will require you to hold a valid driving license
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.
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.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.
Good luck!
