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Recruitment Co-Ordinator - Sector 4 (South Yorkshire), Leeds
Client:
Leeds United Football Club
Location:
Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
6264159f8b5d
Job Views:
46
Posted:
11.04.2025
Expiry Date:
26.05.2025
Job Description:
Hours: 8 hours per week and includes weekends and evenings
Salary: £15 per hour
Location: South Yorkshire
Covering: Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield & Surrounding
Summary of Role:
We currently have an opportunity for a Sector4 Scouting Lead covering South Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment.
The Part Time Recruitment Co-Ordinator will support the identification and assessment of young players with potential to join LUFC academy within foundation & Youth Phases, managing a team of scouts and potential management of an external training centre within that Sector.
This role is part time and includes weekend and evening work and the candidate must be flexible and adaptable to differing seasonal work patterns.
About The Company:
Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since.
Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.
Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.
Main Job Responsibilities:
* Provide key support to our Head of Local 7-14 Recruitment in the identification and assessment of young players aged 7 -14 in local football including grassroots, schools, private academies and tournaments throughout the year.
* To build an in-depth database and knowledge of local players 7 -14 in the catchment areas assigned.
* To scout and identify talent within Sector.
* To manage a team of scouts assigning them to games on a weekly basis.
* To manage a Regional Sector training venue.
* To provide written performance reports from live games attended to support the decision-making process.
* Develop an internal knowledge of current LUFC Academy players.
* To contribute to any projects.
* Attend any CPD/meetings as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment.
* Promote a positive identity of LUFC to parents, local grassroots coaches and Clubs within your region.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
* Working knowledge and scouting experience in local grassroots football.
* A level 2 Talent Identification.
* Use of technology to support talent identification process.
* Network & contacts within local and schools football.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
What we look for in a team member:
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Positivity and objectiveness.
* Ability to use initiative and be creative.
* Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
* Confident and assertive.
* Ambition, passion and willingness to learn.
Equality & Diversity:
As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Safeguarding & Recruitment:
Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role, will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.
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