Talent Identification Manager: Men’s YNT Northwest Region

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Talent Identification Manager: Men’s YNT Northwest Region, London

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Client:

us soccer

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Type: Full-time

Soccer Overview

The Soccer Federation exists to serve the sport of soccer. Our goal is to ignite a national passion for the game, which we believe is more than just a sport; it is a force for good.

We value teamwork on and off the pitch and work closely with our federation partners and members to inspire, support, and guide all levels of the game, from grassroots to national teams. Our mission is to bring soccer into every home and community across America, transforming lives and representing the best of US soccer.

Soccer is experiencing significant growth, and we are looking for visionary leaders to join us in this journey. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, decision-making skills, flexibility, and an empathetic management style that fosters strong teams and achieves global results.

Position Description

Reporting to the Talent Identification Director, the Talent Identification Manager oversees gender-specific Youth National Team scouting in a designated region. The role involves leading all aspects of the Talent ID plan, managing a network of scouts, and building relationships with clubs to gather information and facilitate player selection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Align with Soccer\’s mission, objectives, and policies
• Implement Soccer Talent Identification philosophies and processes
• Develop and execute annual scouting strategies
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including coaches, scouts, and network members
• Identify and monitor players from U-14 to U-23
• Lead Talent Identification Centers and regional camps
• Expand and manage the scouting network
• Utilize online platforms for reporting and monitoring
• Contribute to technical projects as needed
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Engage in personal development planning

Key Focus Areas

These include Youth National Team scouting, building and managing the scouting network, Talent Identification Centers and U-14 programs, and technology and analysis.

Youth National Teams Scouting

• Manage player identification, tracking, and weekly scouting assignments
• Maintain regional depth charts
• Create and review player reports
• Participate in camps and assessment processes

Building and Managing YNT Scouting Network

• Build a diverse and reliable network of scouts
• Assign scouts to events and monitor report quality
• Support outreach to under-served communities

Talent Identification Centers and U-14 Programs

• Create annual plans for Talent ID Centers
• Lead player and staff selection

Technology & Analysis

• Monitor players over time and create supporting video clips
• Use data and statistics for analysis

Other Requirements

• Proficiency with various scouting and analysis tools (P3, Sportscode, Wyscout, etc.)
• Participate in ongoing education

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a youth scout in a professional environment
• Soccer Talent Scout License or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Understanding of talent development processes and international standards
• Knowledge of domestic and international soccer pathways
• Proficiency with analysis and reporting tools
• Strong networking and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

Desired Qualifications

• Soccer B or UEFA A License
• Professional playing experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Soccer is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, minorities, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities.

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