Elite Academy Kit & Equipment Coordinator

Barnsley Football Club; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking an Academy Kit Co-Ordinator to oversee the preparation, organisation and distribution of academy kit, training wear and equipment. You will work with the Academy Operations Manager and liaise with First Team Kit Department to ensure players and staff are fully prepared for training, fixtures and travel.

The role requires highly organised, reliable and proactive individuals capable of maintaining high standards in a fast-paced football environment within

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kit, sports or football environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare playing and training kit for all Academy teams.
• Store Academy kit to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare home and away match kits for Academy fixtures.
• Organise and prepare kit for tournaments, fixtures and Academy travel.
• Issue and collect player and staff kit as required.
• Assist with the annual kit and equipment order, meeting the Academy's needs while maintaining the organisational needs and budget.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels and individual kit allocations.
• Monitor the condition of kit and arrange replacement of damaged or worn items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation within the Academy kitroom.
• Maintain and organise Academy football equipment, including footballs, cones, bibs, poles, mannequins and other training equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is available and ready before training and fixtures.
• Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
• Monitor stock levels and report requirements to the Academy Operations Manager.
• Ensure equipment is stored securely and correctly.
• Prepare and pack equipment for away fixtures and tournaments.
• Report lost, damaged or defective equipment promptly.
• Ensure all Academy teams are fully prepared before training sessions and assist on the training field.
• Assist with the preparation of changing rooms and team areas.
• Prepare match kit and equipment for home and away fixtures.
• Attend and facilitate all U21 fixtures (home and away) as well as supporting U18 fixtures where required.
• Ensure all kit and equipment is collected, checked and returned following fixtures.
• Assist with Academy camps, tournaments and other football-related activities.
• Support travel arrangements where kit and equipment are required.
• Support the First Team Kit Team with daily setup for training at Lostock, as required.
• Management of Ball Assistants on First Team Home Games.
• Provide Academy Transport Assistance to support the Full-time programme.
• Work closely with the Academy Operations Manager to meet the operational requirements of all Academy teams.
• Work closely with the First Team Kit Team to ensure consistency across Club kit operations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Academy coaches, players, medical staff, analysts and operations staff.
• Communicate kit equipment requirements clearly and promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Problem solving

Job description

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking an Academy Kit Co-Ordinator to oversee the preparation, organisation and distribution of academy kit, training wear and equipment. You will work with the Academy Operations Manager and liaise with First Team Kit Department to ensure players and staff are fully prepared for training, fixtures and travel.

The role requires highly organised, reliable and proactive individuals capable of maintaining high standards in a fast-paced football environment within