JOB PURPOSE
The role is in a fast-paced environment to deliver a consistently high standard of provision for Men’s 1st Team. The post holder will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to assist with the 1st Team kit and equipment operations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure all match kit is washed, dried, and stored after all fixtures.
* Assist with the day to day running and administration of the Kit, Equipment, and Laundry.
* Ensure all match kit is distributed and collected for home and away games.
* Assist with the management of training kit and equipment daily.
* Attend training sessions ensuring Management, staff, players and trialists are provided with training kit as required for daily sessions.
* Printing of kits (Numbers on Match shirts and training kit).
* Assist with organising and set up and recovery of match day and training session equipment.
* Assist with updating and monitoring kit and equipment inventories in a timely manner to ensure professional standards and requirements are met.
* Work with the Head of Team Operations & Club Secretary to ensure correct match kit choices are submitted to the league for approval. Ensure team sheets and any other rules/regulations of the competition are observed and carried out.
* Attendance at home and away matches.
* Ensure all training equipment is cleaned and maintained and prepared for training sessions as required.
* Assist with planning and arranging the logistic arrangements for equipment on pre-season tours.
* Undertake other additional duties as requested by the Kit Co-Ordinator, Head of Team Operations & Club Secretary.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
* We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience.Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club/Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Club.
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Childrens Barred List)
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
* To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
About The Candidate
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Demonstrated experience in kit operations including the operation of commercial laundry equipment
* Ability to use MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) to carry out administrative tasks.
* Ability to meet the travel needs of the post which includes travel locally and nationally to take kit and equipment to matches.
* Whilst the Club is an equal opportunities employer, please note that this role requires a level of fitness suitable for being able to lift and carry kit and other equipment and operate commercial laundry machinery.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION - SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED
* A pro-active approach with a focus on providing exceptional service
* Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively when under pressure
* Ability to quickly and effectively build strong working relationships with others
* Well organised with a structured approach to the working day and the flexibility to respond to unforeseen events
* High levels of integrity and the ability to operate with discretion
* A good understanding of training session and match day requirements
* Strong attention to detail with proven ability in providing high levels of service to internal stakeholders
* Demonstrated honesty, integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Display high standard of behaviour, appearance and encourage the same from others.
* Show a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Extremely organised, with the ability to work to deadlines, a strong eye for detail and a ‘can do’ attitude.
* Flexible team player with excellent communication skills.
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