Casual Academy Scout (Bedfordshire)

at  Luton Town Football Club

HEALTH & SAFETY:

Employee requirements:
o Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety related guidance and processes within your role and in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
o Consider the Health & Safety implications of all actions and inaction within your role.
o Support and uphold agreed standards for Health & Safety compliance, including assisting in accident, dangerous occurrence and near miss investigations within your role.
o Follow and adhere to; safe management systems and working practices in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy.
o Ensure you have been briefed and are confident in using any equipment prior to use and seek guidance from your line manager as required.
o Regularly review risk assessments, safe working, and management systems associated with your role.
o Liaise regularly with the Club’s appointed Health & Safety representatives to support and maintain compliance
o Maintain records of all Health & Safety issues within your role and area of responsibility.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

o Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of different personnel at the Club.
o An understanding of a range of teaching / learning styles to optimise the development of young players.
o Able to communicate effectively with external partners and fellow staff members at all levels.
o Strong IT skills with the ability to use e-mail, word and The Football iP to a high standard.
o Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players / coaches.
o Dedicated to self-improvement and continuous professional development.

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

o Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about Luton Town Football Club.
o Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative.
o Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the football club.
o Be an ambassador for Luton Town Football Club presenting the club in a positive image at all times

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to recommend and recruit players for the Academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

o To build relationships with local grass root clubs and county and district team managers.
o To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the Academy Head of Recruitment.
o Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players at the football club.
o Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club.
o To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Academy Head of Recruitment.