Academy Operations Support/Driver

EFL; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Football Club is seeking an Academy Transport Coordinator to join the Academy Operations team. You will plan and review transport provision, arrange safe journeys for players to training and matches, and drive players as required, using designated pick up and drop off points.

You will work to deliver cost-effective transport in line with club policies, ensuring safeguarding and player welfare are the priority in all activities.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Strong development planning background.
• Willingness to undertake CPD organised by the club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review transport provision for the Academy.
• Drive academy players to and from training and games.
• Support transport service delivery in line with policy.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks and cover for team when needed.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Driving licence

Development planning

Continued Professional Development

Safeguarding training

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion"

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for someone to join our Academy Operations team to assist with the smooth running of the Academy, to plan and review the transport provision and to help fulfil the transport needs of the Academy, and to provide an outstanding support service to players, parents and staff to create an environment for players to flourish and maximise their potential on and off the pitch. A full driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive Academy players to and from training, games, and designated pick up and drop off spots.

Key Accountabilities

• To support the Academy staff to fulfil the transport needs of the Academy and players.
• To plan and review the transport provision for the Academy.
• To drive Academy players to and from training, games and designated pick up and drop spots.
• To ensure the least cost transport plan is produced in line with the club's policies and procedures.
• To carry out strategic planning with frequent reviews to ensure an efficient transport service is being delivered.
• To support Head of Academy Operations with the day to day running of the Academy.
• To ensure safeguarding and player welfare is always the primary consideration in all activities.
• To ensure all EPPP requirements are met and reviewed.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club's Vision and Values at all times.
• To respond to all enquiries within Reading Football Club Charter guidelines.
• To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation
• To undertake adhoc work on an exceptional basis or provide relevant cover for other team tasks

About The Candidate

Qualifications/Experience required:

Essential

• Full drivers licence.
• Strong development planning background
• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

Desirable

Transport planning experience

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