Kit Assistant

Barnsley Football Club; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre requires a dedicated kit operations assistant to support the Head of Kit in managing training wear, equipment and logistics across the club. The role involves preparing and distributing kit for players and staff, ensuring correct gear for training, matches and travel, and maintaining the kit room to high standard.

The successful candidate will operate laundry equipment, manage stock, and assist with kit changes for pre-season, camps and overseas tours,

Qualifications

• Previous kit and/or laundry experience.
• Understanding of the demands of professional football environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the football kit operation.
• Assist with preparing and distributing training and match kit for players and staff.
• Ensure all players and staff have the correct kit and equipment for training, matches, travel and other activities.
• Operate washing machines and tumble dryers safely and efficiently, following garment care instructions.
• Maintain kit room organisation, labeling and stock of kit and equipment.
• Assist with kit preparation for away fixtures and travel.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and organisation within the kit room.

Skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Reliable

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Standards maintenance

Support other operations

Job description

Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to:

Head of Kit

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

35 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work.

Contractual Status:

Permanent

Job purpose:

To support the Head of Kit in the efficient and professional management of all football kit, training wear, equipment and associated logistics across the club.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support with the day-to-day running of the football kit operation.
• Assist with preparing and distributing training and match kit for players and staff.
• Ensure all players and staff have the correct kit and equipment for training, matches, travel and other football activities.
• Ensure all football kits and clothing are washed, dried, folded and prepared for timely redistribution to players and coaching staff.
• Operate washing machines and tumble dryers safely and efficiently, selecting appropriate wash cycles, temperatures and detergents in accordance with garment care instructions.
• Inspect garments before and after washing to identify stains, damage, missing items or any clothing requiring additional treatment.
• Monitor laundry supplies, including detergents, fabric treatments and cleaning products, reporting low stock levels and replenishing supplies as required.
• Manage the collection and return of laundry in a timely manner to ensure players and staff have the required clothing available when needed.
• Carry out routine checks of laundry equipment, report faults promptly and follow relevant operating and maintenance procedures.
• Follow health and safety, manual handling, hygiene and chemical-handling procedures at all times, including the safe storage and use of laundry products.
• Assist with the organisation and storage of kit and equipment within the kit room and designated storage areas.
• Ensure kit is correctly labelled, organised and readily available.
• Report any damaged, missing or worn kit to the Head of Kit and arrange replacement where required.
• Ensure all kit and equipment is maintained to the required professional standard.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and organisation within the kit room and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the preparation of all First Team matchday kit and equipment.
• Ensure used kit and equipment is collected, accounted for and returned following fixtures.
• Assist with the preparation and loading of kit and equipment for away fixtures.
• Ensure daily training kit requirements are prepared and available on time.
• Assist with laundry and kit rotation processes.
• Assist with the preparation and transportation of kit and equipment for domestic and international travel.
• Assist the Head of Kit that all equipment is packed, checked and delivered according to agreed schedules.
• Assist with the organisation of kit requirements for pre-season, training camps, tournaments and overseas tours.
• Support the Head of Kit with regular stock checks and inventory management.
• Support in maintaining accurate records of kit issued to players and staff.
• Assist with seasonal kit changes and the introduction of new playing and training ranges.
• Report any operational, health & safety or equipment concerns to the Head of Kit or relevant manager.
• Maintain professional standards at all times when representing the club.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relating to kit management, laundry services and the wider support of the football department.

3. Skills required:

• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and proactively;
• Reliable and conscientious;
• Works quickly but with care and attention;
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team;
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards;
• Support other football operations requirements when reasonably required.

About The Candidate

4. Knowledge required:

• Previous kit and/or laundry experience;
• Understanding of the demands of professional football environment.