Academy Kit Coordinator

Barnsley Football Club; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Football Club is seeking a proactive Academy Kit Department assistant to manage laundry and kit logistics for the youth sections. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting kit to a high standard, supporting training needs, and attending U21 matches and selected U18 fixtures to provide kit and equipment support.

The role requires flexibility, attention to hygiene and safety, and the ability to coordinate with coaching staff, medical and sport science teams.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for all Academy laundry, including sheets and towels
• To support day to day training needs including pumping footballs/assisting with sessions as requested by the coaching/management staff
• To attend all U21 matches and selected U18 Matches to provide kit and equipment Support
• To have a robust plan in place to ensure all kit and equipment can be provided to all Academy age groups and staff in a timely manner
• To wash, dry, fold and put away the kits used in both training sessions and matches
• To ensure appropriate kit is always available for U21/U18 trialists
• To liaise with the medical and sport science departments to transport kit and equipment between the training ground and the Select Car Leasing stadium
• To operate laundry equipment and dryers in accordance with the safe operating procedures
• To maintain a high standard of presentation and hygiene in the performance of these duties.
• To maintain high standards by keeping all Kit Department work areas, changing rooms and boot rooms clean, tidy and organised.
• To observe product data sheets in matters of Health & Safety in personal protective equipment (PPE) and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). To be responsible for placing the kit order for the start of each new season
• To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of all internal stakeholders
• To support first team operations when necessary and carry out any other tasks directed by your line manager

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our busy Academy Kit Department to ensure that football kit and equipment is prepared and presented to a very high standard in a timely manner, and t o ensure that the laundry service at Reading Football Club is maintained and delivered to a very high standard and quality. Flexibility in attendance is a requirement of this role as you will be required to attend all U21 matches and some U18 matches to provide kit & equipment support. Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable

Key Accountabilities

• To be responsible for all Academy laundry, including sheets and towels
• To support day to day training needs including pumping footballs/assisting with sessions as requested by the coaching/management staff.
• To attend all U21 matches and selected U18 Matches to provide kit and equipment Support
• To have a robust plan in place to ensure all kit and equipment can be provided to all Academy age groups and staff in a timely manner
• To wash, dry, fold and put away the kits used in both training sessions and matches
• To ensure appropriate kit is always available for U21/U18 trialists
• To liaise with the medical and sport science departments to transport kit and equipment between the training ground and the Select Car Leasing stadium
• To operate laundry equipment and dryers in accordance with the safe operating procedures
• To maintain a high standard of presentation and hygiene in the performance of these duties.
• To maintain high standards by keeping all Kit Department work areas, changing rooms and boot rooms clean, tidy and organised.
• To observe product data sheets in matters of Health & Safety in personal protective equipment (PPE) and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). To be responsible for placing the kit order for the start of each new season
• To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of all internal stakeholders
• To support first team operations when necessary and carry out any other tasks directed by your line manager

About The Candidate

• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Desirable

Previous experience in a similar role

About The Club

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks