Matchday Ball Runner Coordinator (Casual)

AFCB Sydney Supporters Group; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

AFC Bournemouth is seeking a Ball Runner Coordinator (Casual) for Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. You will oversee Ball Runner activities on designated home fixtures, ensure runners are guided safely, and contribute to the smooth operation of matchdays.

This role requires experience with children, strong organisation and communication, and the ability to lead groups in a busy stadium environment. It involves evenings and weekends and adherence to safeguarding policies and health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage groups of young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy matchday environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to complete training as directed by the Club.
• Good understanding of football and matchday operations (desirable).
• This role involves working with children and young people and is therefore subject to Enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend designated home fixtures and oversee all Ball Runner activities.
• Deliver pre-match briefings to ensure Ball Runners understand their roles, responsibilities and expected behaviours.
• Allocate positions around the pitch in accordance with competition and Club requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Ball Runners on matchdays.
• Liaise with Match Officials, Operations Staff, Safety team as required.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all Ball Runners at all times.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and promote a safe environment for all interactions.
• Obey Health and Safety policies and report hazards or incidents.
• Promote the club’s equality policies for an inclusive environment.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act and related policies.

Skills

Child experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Group leadership

Safeguarding duties

Calm under pressure

Punctual

Evenings & weekends

Training willingness

Football knowledge

Job description

AFC Bournemouth is seeking a Ball Runner Coordinator (Casual) for Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. You will oversee Ball Runner activities on designated home fixtures, ensure runners are guided safely, and contribute to the smooth operation of matchdays.

This role requires experience with children, strong organisation and communication, and the ability to lead groups in a busy stadium environment. It involves evenings and weekends and adherence to safeguarding policies and health and safety