Academy Matchday Co-ordinator

Leeds United FC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds United FC in Leeds is seeking a professional Academy Matchday Co-ordinator to support the delivery of fixtures and events at Thorp Arch and other Leeds United sites. This casual role covers matchdays, weekends, evenings and academy events as required, ensuring safe, smooth operations and a positive experience for players, staff and spectators.

You will work with Academy Operations, Security, Safeguarding and Matchday staff to uphold high standards in a Category 1 environment, coordinating

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and Academy fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Academy matchday operations at Thorp Arch and other Academy venues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for visiting teams, players, coaches, officials and guests.
• Support the smooth running of Academy fixtures before, during and after matches.
• Work collaboratively with Security and Matchday teams to ensure efficient site operations.
• Assist with parking, site access, restricted areas and spectator management.
• Welcome and support visiting teams, staff and players.
• Meet and greet match officials upon arrival and facilitate briefings.
• Provide guidance to parents, spectators, scouts and visitors.
• Promote a positive and professional image of Leeds United Academy.
• Monitor scout attendance and manage matchday documentation.
• Ensure appropriate accreditation for visitors.
• Act as Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Monitor behaviour per Codes of Conduct and report safeguarding concerns.
• Support safeguarding systems such as My Concern.
• Support welfare and wellbeing of Academy players.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor access to Academy-only areas.
• Assist with security briefings and site checks.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Prepare operational areas ahead of fixtures and organise signage and changing rooms.
• Arrange refreshments for match officials and staff.
• Lead matchday preparations with security and Academy staff.
• Oversee post-match departure and site reset.
• Coordinate post-match catering where required.
• Complete post-event administration and reporting.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

My Concern

Job description

Location: Thorp Arch Training Ground, Wetherby (with occasional travel to Elland Road and other Leeds United sites)

Contract: Casual

Hours of Work: Casual Hours (Matchdays, Weekends, Evenings and Academy Events as Required)

Application Deadline: 29/10/2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a professional, organised, and approachable Academy Matchday Co-ordinator to support the successful delivery of Academy fixtures and events.

This role is vital in ensuring Academy matchdays operate smoothly, safely, and professionally while providing a positive experience for players, parents, match officials, visiting teams, scouts, and spectators.

Working closely with Academy Operations, Security, Safeguarding, and Matchday staff, you will act as a key point of contact on Academy matchdays and help maintain the high standards expected within a Category 1 Academy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Matchday Operations

• Coordinate Academy matchday operations at Thorp Arch and other Academy venues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for visiting teams, players, coaches, officials, and guests.
• Support the smooth running of Academy fixtures before, during, and after matches.
• Work collaboratively with Security and Matchday teams to ensure efficient site operations.
• Assist with parking, site access, restricted areas, and spectator management.

Visitor & Team Liaison

• Welcome and support visiting teams, staff, and players.
• Meet and greet match officials upon arrival.
• Facilitate referee briefings and pre-match operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to parents, spectators, scouts, and visitors.
• Promote a positive and professional image of Leeds United Academy.

Matchday Administration

• Monitor and record scout attendance.
• Assist with team sheet preparation, distribution, and collection.
• Ensure all approved visitors receive the appropriate accreditation or access passes.
• Support matchday documentation and operational records.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Act as the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Monitor player, parent, and spectator behaviour in accordance with Academy Codes of Conduct.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with Club procedures.
• Utilise the Club's safeguarding reporting systems, including My Concern.
• Support the welfare and wellbeing of Academy players at all times.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure Academy health and safety procedures are followed.
• Support safe management of spectators and visitors.
• Monitor access to designated Academy-only areas.
• Assist with security briefings and site checks.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies are promoted and implemented.

Matchday Preparation

• Arrive in advance of fixtures to prepare operational areas.
• Ensure spectator areas are prepared appropriately.
• Prepare and allocate changing rooms.
• Organise signage and access zones.
• Ensure refreshments are available for match officials and staff.
• Lead matchday operational preparations in conjunction with Security and Academy staff.

Post-Match Duties

• Support the safe departure of teams, spectators, and visitors.
• Ensure operational areas are cleared and reset.
• Coordinate the distribution of post-match catering where required.
• Remove and store matchday signage and equipment.
• Complete post-event administration and reporting.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll Have

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and Academy fixtures.

Experience

• Experience working within a football, sport, event, or customer-facing environment.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders including young people, parents, coaches, and visitors.
• Experience managing operational processes or event-related activities.
• Experience maintaining professional standards in a busy environment.
• Experience working within safeguarding procedures and best practice.

Desirable

• Experience within a Category 1 Academy.
• Experience working in professional football.
• Event management experience.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
• FA Welfare Officer Certificate.
• Experience using My Concern or similar safeguarding systems.
• Understanding of Academy structures and professional football environments.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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