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EMERGING TALENT SCOUT

RIGHT TO DREAM 

The purpose of this role is to scout and identify high potential and talented 15-18 year olds for recruitment into Right to Dream.

The role will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a talent identification strategy across Right to Dream communities with a core focus on West Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate within the group scouting methodology to recommend high potential players for our international academy and first team clubs.

  • Coverage of select leagues and tournaments to identify the best 15-18 year olds across key countries.

  • Keep a diligent focus on debut minutes given to the best 15-18 year olds in select countries.

  • Creating showcase events for 15-18 year olds as alternative methods to identify talent.

  • Regularly utilise video scouting to identify new targets and support live scouting.

  • Reporting regularly on monthly targets and submitting recommendations for trial periods

  • Assist in the collection of background information on all target players.

  • Creating a shadow list and communicating key actions on high priority players to your line manager.

  • Develop an understanding of RTD’s trial procedures and work in a systematic fashion for optimal trialist success.

  • Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts within clubs and assigned regions and contribute to a progressive method of scouting.

Skills:

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Must be adaptable and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and different cultural environments

  • Flexible approach to working hours

  • Should be able to travel approximately 2 weeks per month on the road

  • Ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team

  • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

  • Proficient IT and written skills

  • Bilingual (English/French)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Do you want to be part of our team? Then Click ''Apply'' here Emerging Talent Scout hiring now (salesforce-sites.com). We process applications and arrange interviews continually, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
The deadline to apply for this position is 25th September 2024.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Talent ID certificate or equivalent qualification.

  • Prior experience of coaching or talent assessment and ID within football.

  • Experience in scouting and data technologies such as: Wyscout, Eyeball, ProSoccer Data, etc

  • Current or prior high level experience of scouting African and European talent.

  • Demonstrates a history of recommending players at a high level.

  • Capable of following key market trends and anticipating changes.
     

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