Academy Kit Coordinator

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