Casual Academy Local Recruitment Scout

Everton Football Club Company; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in Liverpool is looking for passionate individuals to join their grassroots scouting team. This casual role involves identifying and assessing young football talents during local fixtures. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth football and strong observational skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in grassroots football as a player, coach, or volunteer.
• Ability to identify key traits that indicate potential in young players.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend local fixtures to observe grassroots games.
• Spot and assess young players with potential.
• Submit player recommendation and coverage reports.
• Communicate with the co-ordinator on scouting objectives.

Skills

Youth Football Experience

Observational Skills

Communication Skills

Passion for Development

Education

Talent ID Level 1

Job description

Overview

Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected names, a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. Our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum means nothing but the best is good enough. As a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior team has played more top-flight games than any other, with nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup. From the 2025/26 season, we will compete at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, a 52,888-capacity venue on the River Mersey. We are committed to developing teams across Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups to compete at the highest level of the game.

About the opportunity: Our club aims to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton’s Men’s First Team or pursuing professional careers. We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen eye for potential to join our grassroots scouting team on a casual basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of youth football who wants to help identify promising young players in the area. You will work closely with the area co-ordinator to support the recruitment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend Local Fixtures: Watch grassroots games, private academy sessions, and schoolboy matches agreed with your co-ordinator.
• Player Identification: Spot and assess young players with high potential, focusing internal player profiles.
• Reporting: Submit robust player recommendation & coverage reports.
• Collaboration: Maintain communication with the co-ordinator to align on scouting objectives and targets.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced in Youth Football: You have hands-on experience in grassroots football, either as a player, coach, or volunteer, and understand what it takes to succeed at the youth level.
• Observant and Analytical: You have a good eye for talent and can identify key traits that indicate potential, even in young players who are still developing.
• Good Communicator: You can relay your observations clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written reports, to the Co-ordinator and other team members.
• Passionate About Development: You are enthusiastic about helping young players grow and are excited about creating opportunities.

Requirements

• Football Knowledge and Experience: Practical experience in youth or grassroots football.
• Transport Access: Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transport for traveling to various games and events.
• Availability: Flexible schedule, with availability on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to submit accurate and timely reports on players to support the overall recruitment strategy.
• Qualifications: Must have at minimum Talent ID Level 1

If you are passionate about youth football and eager to play a part in identifying the next generation of talent, we’d love to hear from you!

The role will be offered on a casual basis.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Equity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Everton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires either an Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service. Information about this can be found here. This role is subject to evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK, which will be discussed if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion: Everton welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application, interview or onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email at [e-mail]. We support the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and are committed to disability, inclusion and accessibility.