Summary
Al-Qadsiah Club is seeking an International Player Scout to identify and assess potential recruits for its women’s first team. The role includes live and video scouting, evaluating players’ technical, tactical, physical and psychological attributes, maintaining player profiles, and presenting recommendations to the Women’s Sporting Director. Applicants should have a degree in Sports Science or a related field, strong football knowledge, and analytical, observational and report-writing skills; scouting certifications and professional women’s football experience are preferred. The position requires frequent travel for scouting assignments.
The posting
As published on alqadsiah.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game At Al-Qadsiah Club we create more than teams! We’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports. This is more than just a job! It’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way. Overview: The Player Recruitment Scout is a key member of the team, responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on talented female football players who can strengthen the club’s first. This role supports the club’s competitive objectives by contributing high quality talent intelligence and player recommendations, that align with the team’s playing philosophy and performance goals. Job Responsibilities: Talent Identification & Scouting. Attend and scout players to identify potential recruits in your allocated territory. Assess players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, physical attributes and psychological traits against club criteria. Scout players through live observation and video analysis, using available platforms and digital tools as required. Produce detailed scouting reports with player evaluations, strengths, weaknesses and development potential. Present findings and recommendations to the Women’s Sporting Director. Maintain accurate and up-to-date player profiles, notes, and talent databases. Develop professional networks with grassroots clubs, academies, coaches, agents and other scouting contacts to source insights and referrals. Attend talent ID sessions, trials and scouting events to stay connected within the women’s football ecosystem. Ensure all scouting activities adhere to club policies, Saudi Arabia Football Federation regulations and safeguarding standards. Requirements Degree in Sports Science or related field. Relevant scouting/talent ID certifications (e.g., PFSA, FIFA, FA courses) are an asset. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Previous scouting or recruiting experience in professional Women’s football. Willingness to travel frequently for scouting assignments and match coverage Deep understanding of football, particularly women’s football, talent identification, and player development Strong analytical, observational, and report-writing skills. Experience using video scouting platforms (e.g., Wyscout, Hudl) and/or performance analytic tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with internal teams and external contacts. Knowledge of women’s football in the allocated territory. Benefits Why Join Al-Qadsiah? Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence. Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony. This is the Qadsiah Way.