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Academy Scout (Glasgow)

Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Club is seeking to recruit an Academy Scout to work in Glasgow, Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with previous scouting experience who are passionate about identifying talented young players.

The successful candidate will attend matches within their designated geographical area, and further afield when required, to identify players with the potential to develop into Heart of Midlothian FC players in line with academy requirements.

Academy Scout Responsibilities:

  • Provide appropriate match coverage across the Glasgow area and identify players in line with recruitment priorities.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of signed academy player profiles and group succession plans to inform recruitment priorities across assigned age groups.
  • Upload reports to the online system by the weekly deadline.
  • Support the provision of feedback to parents or guardians of players attending the Club on trial.
  • Carry out any other scouting-related duties requested by the Head of Academy Recruitment or Academy Director.

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:

  • SFA Talent ID Level 1.3 qualification (desirable).
  • Knowledge of SFA scouting criteria and protocols.
  • Previous scouting experience, ideally within an Elite Football Academy (desirable).
  • Based in Glasgow, or able to travel reliably to Glasgow and other locations as required.
  • Able to evidence the legal right to work in the UK.
  • Full, valid UK driving licence.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Strong work ethic and passion for football.
  • Excellent timekeeping and ability to manage time effectively.
  • High standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Confident IT user with basic computer skills.

What’s in it for you?

  • Be part of an Elite Academy environment committed to continuous improvement.
  • Access to high-quality facilities.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • The Hearts Way curriculum, delivered from U8s to U19s.
Leandro Carbone

Licenciado en Actividad Física (Universidad del Salvador) y Especialista en Fisiología del Ejercicio (Universidad Nacional de La Plata). Cuenta con dos maestrías internacionales: MSc. Strength and Conditioning (University of Greenwich) y MSc. Complex Systems in Sports (Universitat de Barcelona).

Está certificado por la National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) como Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) y Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Además, se desempeña como docente en la Universidad del Salvador.

Actualmente es CEO de Comunidad LIFT y NSCA Manager LATAM, liderando proyectos de formación y desarrollo profesional en ciencias del deporte. También se desempeña como Director of Data Science & Performance Innovation en Utah Soccer (Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals y Real Monarchs), donde lidera la estrategia de innovación, análisis de datos y sistemas de rendimiento a nivel organizacional.

Ha ocupado roles destacados como Coordinador de Rendimiento en la Selección Mexicana de Fútbol y Sports Scientist en HUDL, integrando ciencia aplicada, tecnología y metodología contemporánea en el alto rendimiento.