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The Scouting Department is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scouting Analyst Intern to support its recruitment processes, offering a valuable opportunity to be directly involved in the identification, evaluation, and monitoring of players across a range of competitions and age groups. Working closely with the scouting team, the intern will contribute to the club’s identification strategy by delivering structured analysis, maintaining up-to-date player databases, and supporting ongoing departmental projects.
Job Responsibility:
Producing individual and collective scouting reports on professional and youth matches
conducting video scouting and monitoring selected leagues and age categories to identify players aligned with the club’s recruitment strategy
maintaining and regularly updating player tracking lists based on scouting observations
performing individual player video analysis using Sportscode to enrich the department’s video database
supporting the team with live scouting assignments when required
contributing to both ongoing and new scouting-related projects within the department
Requirements:
Strong interest in football scouting and recruitment processes
ability to produce clear, structured, and objective written reports
solid understanding of game principles and player evaluation frameworks
comfortable working with video analysis tools
experience in Sportscode and iMovie considered advantages
proactive mindset
ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Enhanced DBS from Sunderland AFC required
Nice to have:
Skills in Python
background in data analysis
understanding of the goalkeeper position
What we offer:
Contribution towards tuition fees
complimentary breakfast and lunch at the Academy of Light
SAFC Academy Kit
opportunity to work for an EPPP Category One Academy
excellent insight into the day to day running of the Player Recruitment Department
working in an environment with strong core values
opportunity to learn from professionals in an elite environment