Academy Kit Coordinator

English Football League · Reading

  • £30,000 a year
  • Full time
  • Posted 21 days ago
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We are looking for someone to join our busy Academy Kit Department to ensure that football kit and equipment is prepared and presented to a very high standard in a timely manner, and to ensure that the laundry service at Reading Football Club is maintained and delivered to a very high standard and quality. Flexibility in attendance is a requirement of this role as you will be required to attend all U21 matches and some U18 matches to provide kit & equipment support. Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable

Key Accountabilities

  • To be responsible for all Academy laundry, including sheets and towels
  • To support day to day training needs including pumping footballs/assisting with sessions as requested by the coaching/management staff.
  • To attend all U21 matches and selected U18 Matches to provide kit and equipment Support
  • To have a robust plan in place to ensure all kit and equipment can be provided to all Academy age groups and staff in a timely manner
  • To wash, dry, fold and put away the kits used in both training sessions and matches
  • To ensure appropriate kit is always available for U21/U18 trialists
  • To liaise with the medical and sport science departments to transport kit and equipment between the training ground and the Select Car Leasing stadium
  • To operate laundry equipment and dryers in accordance with the safe operating procedures
  • To maintain a high standard of presentation and hygiene in the performance of these duties.
  • To maintain high standards by keeping all Kit Department work areas, changing rooms and boot rooms clean, tidy and organised.
  • To observe product data sheets in matters of Health & Safety in personal protective equipment (PPE) and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). To be responsible for placing the kit order for the start of each new season
  • To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of all internal stakeholders
  • To support first team operations when necessary and carry out any other tasks directed by your line manager

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