Academy Kit Assistant

Manchester United; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Scheme

25 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus

Cycle to work scheme

Simplyhealth Cash Plan

Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Facilities

Enhanced family Leave Benefits

Enhanced Career Development

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

Manchester United is seeking a Kit Assistant to support kit and equipment operations for the academy and broader club. You will prepare, pack, and distribute training and matchday kit, ensuring correct labelling and integrity of gear for players and staff.

The role requires lifting, driving a van when needed, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. DBS check may be required as part of safeguarding obligations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating within a high-performance sports environment, ideally football kit management.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Dependable, reliable and able to manage responsibilities effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity at all times.
• Collaborative team player with positive working relationships across club levels.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Able to lift, carry and transport kit and equipment; driving licence required.
• Possess or able to obtain Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, packing and distribution of kits for training, home and away matchdays, and events.
• Ensure kits, boots and equipment are clean, in good condition and ready for use.
• Support dressing room setup pre/post-match with correct shirt numbering and layout.
• Monitor stock levels of kit and equipment and reorder as needed.
• Wash, dry and store kit and training wear following hygiene standards.
• Assist with logistics of kit transportation to away matches.
• Label and organize player-issued kit.
• Report any damage or loss of equipment to the Kit Manager.
• Uphold professional club image and maintain confidentiality.
• Role may focus on Academy with flexibility to support First Team and Women’s team.
• Print on match kit and training wear; assist with pre-season arrivals and preparation.

Skills

High-performance sports

Youth experience

Work ethic

Reliability

Confidentiality

Team player

Values & behaviours

Proactivity

Flexible hours

Manual handling

Driving licence

DBS check readiness

Job description

Key Responsibilities

To support the supervisors in delivering all aspects of kit and equipment operations. This includes preparing, maintaining, and transporting matchday and training kit, ensuring players and staff have what they need at all times for optimal performance.

• Assist in the preparation, packing, and distribution of kits for training sessions, matchdays (home and away), and club events.
• Ensure all kits, boots, and equipment are clean, in good condition, and ready for use.
• Support the setup of dressing rooms pre-match and post-match, including correct shirt numbering and layout.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of kit and equipment (e.g. shirts, shorts, socks, balls, cones, bibs)
• Wash, dry, and store kit and training wear in line with hygiene standards.
• Help with the logistics of kit transportation to away matches.
• Assist with labelling and organising player-issued kit.
• Report any damage or loss of equipment to the Kit Manager.
• Uphold the club’s professional image, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• The kit assistant role will have a key focus on our Academy department however will need to have flexibility to support our First Team and Women’s team where applicable.
• Printing on match kit and training wear.
• Supporting the busy pre-season arrival and preparation of kit so that it is available in a timely fashion as required by coaches and playing staff.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have significant experience operating and leading within a high-performance sports environment, ideally in football kit management.
• Have experience working with children and young people.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Be dependable, reliable, and able to manage responsibilities effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in all matters.
• Be a collaborative team player who can build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the club.
• Demonstrate the organisation's values and behaviours at all times.
• Maintain a positive and proactive approach, working effectively with fellow kit leads and wider club teams.
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and other hours required to meet the needs of the role.
• The role involves regular lifting, carrying, and transporting kit and equipment. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with applicable legislation.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have experience driving a van-sized vehicle, where this is a genuine requirement of the role.
• Hold, or be able to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.

What we offer

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme
• Simplyhealth Cash Plan: Supporting you with your everyday healthcare needs
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth