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Our category three Academy is an integral part of our club and our vision is driven by our youth development structure and community values. This position is for a driven professional to support the Head of Academy Recruitment through identifying potential academy players, whilst also assisting in recruiting elite young potential players for the clubs Pre-Academy, Regional Development Centres and Elite Centres. Cambridge United Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equal opportunity within our own organisation and welcomes applications from everyone. Cambridge United Football Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To apply for this position, please read through the job description send your CV and cover letter to Head of Academy Operations, Kit Brunswick via email to kit.brunswick@cambridgeunited.com The closing date for applications is 6 th December 2019

Role Accountabilities & Key Duties 1 Comply with all Recruitment Protocols outlined and instructed by the Football Club and the Academy 2 Be available to observe fixtures each weekend to ensure all clubs and players have been identified within your local area 3 Work within the agreed deadlines to support evidence of all fixtures viewed 4 Record all dates, fixtures, age groups and competition and upload to PMA database 5 To assist in the monitoring and assessment of the players observed in allocated fixtures 6 Record, Report & Track all potential recruitment targets to Head of Recruitment 7 Note down the best player from each fixture in every team you observe and provide us with the key aspects of the player to be invited or monitored 8 Ensure all fixture and player reports are completed using official club report forms provided by HOR 9 Inform Head of Recruitment of the monitoring, tracking and reporting of all recommendations within your local area 10 Attend all Academy Recruitment CPD events to support further knowledge and information 11 Do not approach any player, coach or family member relating to any Cambridge United invitation unless given permission to do so accordingly 12 Communicate with Player / Parents in the correct manner so they are fully aware of all information and procedures if given permission to do so 13 Ensure contact networks are continued and developed, whilst building new links and relationships to support knowledge within local area 14 Promote Cambridge United in a professional conduct and manner at all times 15 Look to attend Academy & Elite Centre Sessions to understand the quality of player in the programme to support your knowledge when recruiting 16 Create and maintain team of ‘spotters’ to increase effectiveness of recruitment within your location 17 Ensure you continue to update your FA Coaches License Club and look to enrol on an FA Talent & Identification Course Reporting to Head of Academy Recruitment Directly reporting to Head of Academy Recruitment / Football Development Manager