Academy Scouting Coordinator and Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent knowledge of youth football to join our Liverpool FC team as an Academy Scouting Coordinator and Analyst. In this hybrid role, you will cover the academy scouting coordination and recruitment analysis areas, both domestic and international.

You will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing the analysis for academy players of interest across multiple markets. You will lead on key player assignments including the creation and delivery of video alongside managing scouts (both full and part-time) workloads covering live and video. You will also plan and support key player coverage plans both domestically and internationally, alongside the scouting database and video library.

What will you be doing?

• Lead on the creation of bespoke analysis videos on players of interest
• Lead all the planning, design, and execution of video work for players of interest
• Provide video and technological support for academy scouting
• Lead on aspects of coordination and key processes relating to academy players of interest
• Assist and support senior academy recruitment staff in the production of video content for key stakeholders both internal and external
• Building of key international tournament documents
• Undertake additional work as required by Head of Academy Recruitment

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have recent proven experience working within a youth professional football environment. You will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge of youth football and a high level of technical football understanding. You’ll have industry-leading abilities to showcase video projects to scouting staff in an engaging format, as well as a deep understanding of tools that aid the delivery of video projects created by departments, this includes the ability to concisely review and improve. You will be able to create bespoke video analysis projects in a clear and concise manner.

With your excellent organizational skills, you can confidently plan and coordinate major youth tournaments. You will have the ability to build and maintain core relationships that have a positive impact and have experience of managing diverse staff. You will actively participate in critical CPD events relating to the role and will have a solutions-based mindset in all aspects of your role.

Due to the nature of this role, it is important to understand the need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team. This includes adjusting your work schedule at short notice and/or working unsociable hours.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role based at The Academy in Kirkby.

To reward your hard work and commitment, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days), and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, and being recognized as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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