Academy Kit Manager

Crystal Palace Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary match day ticket

Tech Scheme and Simple Health app

Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme

20% Discount in Retail Stores

GymFlex discounts

Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off

Travel Season Ticket loan

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Crystal Palace Football Club is seeking an Academy Kit Manager to lead the preparation and distribution of all Academy training and match kit for Players and Staff. The role reports to the Senior First Team Kit Manager and Head of Academy Operations at our Training Ground.

You will manage kit allocations, oversee match kit protocols for younger age groups, and ensure accurate records while supporting the Academy’s operations and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Highly organised approach to workload and records.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to drive a van.
• Experience of managing people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily training kit for U18 and U21 players and Academy staff.
• Allocate and print training kit at the start of each season.
• Oversee the match kit protocol for U8–U16 age groups; maintain kit logs and report discrepancies.
• Manage all training equipment needs for the Academy.
• Organise kit and equipment storage at the Academy to professional standards.
• Assist Senior First Team Kit staff with stock and ordering.
• Support players’ daily duties and attend away games with the U21 squad.

Skills

Highly organised

Experience of managing people

Full UK driving licence

Ability to drive a van

Job description

Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ

Contract Type: Full-time

Deadline: 30th October 2026

Who We Are

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About This Role

Reporting into the Senior First Team Kit Manager and Head of Academy Operations the role of the Academy Kit Manager is to manage the preparation and distribution of all Academy training and match kit for Players and Staff.

Responsibilities

• Along with the Academy kit staff, prepare daily training kit for U18 and U21 players and Academy staff.
• Allocate and print all training kit for Academy players and staff at the start of each season.
• Oversee the match kit protocol for U8–U16 age groups, preparing kit allocations and checking kit before and after fixtures. Maintain accurate records of all kit logs and report discrepancies to Lead Phase Coaches.
• Manage all training equipment needs for the Academy.
• Manage all kit and equipment storage spaces at the Academy, ensuring they are organised to a professional standard.
• Maintain stock and assist the Senior First Team Kit staff in the ordering process.
• Participate in the monitoring of players’ daily duties.
• Travel with the U21 squad to away games, either by driving the kit van or travelling with the team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a similar role.
• Highly organised.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to drive a van.
• Experience of managing people.

Benefits

• Complimentary match day ticket
• Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
• Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
• 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
• Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
• Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
• Travel Season Ticket loan
• Holiday allowance: 25 Days

Our commitment to Equality

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.

Reasonable Adjustment

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.

If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact [e-mail]). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.

Safeguarding

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.