Pay – £15 per game.
Hours – 3 games per week.
Contract - Fixed Term Contract, September 2024 to May 2025.
Location – Leicestershire Area.
We are currently seeking a new Leicestershire Senior Scout.
An exciting casual opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Football Club Academy Recruitment Department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about starting or continuing a career in elite football.
Working within a well-respected Category 2 Academy, the chosen applicant will work alongside the Head of Academy Recruitment, Full-Time Scout Co-ordinator and other senior scouts. Also working closely with volunteer scouts.
This is an ideal role for a someone who lives within the Leicestershire area who has a passion for talent ID. The main focus would be to recruit players from Under 7s to Under 15s who have the capability and potential to be a professional footballer at Peterborough United Football Club.
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Talent ID Level 1 & 2.
- UEFA C Coaching Qualification.
Skills and Experience
- Full driving licence.
- Flexibility around working hours.
- Computer literacy.
- An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment.
- Experience of working in youth development and good knowledge of players and teams within the Leicestershire area.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to communicate well and build excellent working relationships with colleagues and players.
- Commitment and strong work ethic.
- Genuine team player.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
- Reliable.
- Proactive.
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HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the attached Application form and include a cover letter and return to Sam Gaughran, via email: Sam.Gaughran@theposh.com.
Download the application form here.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at PUFC
At Peterborough United Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is championed in all areas of the Club. PUFC promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, volunteers, participants, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Peterborough United Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder may be subject to any background checks as required.
Safeguarding at PUFC
Peterborough United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS check (if required) are required for successful applicants. Peterborough United are required to conduct online searches as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. In particular, we expect all to:
- To have the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Appreciate the significance of safeguarding and interpret this accurately for all individuals’ children, young people and vulnerable adults whatever their circumstances.
- To have a good understanding of the safeguarding agenda and can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment.
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide information accurately.