Vacancy: Academy Kit Assistant

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Leeds United

·19 October 2023

Vacancy: Academy Kit Assistant

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SUMMARY OF ROLE:

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We currently have an opportunity for a Kit Assistant at our fantastic Academy based at our training grounds in Wetherby. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment.

The Kit Assistant are based at the Club’s Training Ground in Wetherby. The Kit Assistant will work alongside the current Kit Team, helping action all kit and equipment needs for the Club’s Academy.

In liaison with the Academy coaches, the Kit Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the coaches have all the required resources for days/evening training sessions as well as ensuring all Academy teams have sufficient kit on matchdays.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since. With a capacity of 37,890, it is England's 11th largest football ground in the Premier League.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily provision and preparation of kit and equipment for training.
Driving the kit van to and from home and away fixtures which, on occasion will include staying overnight with the team.
Dressing room pre-match set up and post-match clear down.
Supporting the match day operation as directed by the Academy Kit Coordinator.
Supporting the busy pre-season arrival and preparation of kit so that it is available in a timely fashion as required by coaches and playing staff.
Accompanying the team on tour as and when required. This may involve short periods of international travel.
Printing logos on match kit and training wear.
Control and management of kit stock and kit room including maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.
Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club/Academy protocols and respect confidentiality in all matters.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING :

Have experience of operating in an elite sports environment.
Have experience of working with young people.
Already hold or be able to acquire a FA enhanced DBS certificate.
Be a dependable and reliable individual.
Be an enthusiastic team player, happy to positively interact with persons at all levels within the club.
Have a clean driving license and experience of driving a transit size vehicle.
Possess a strong work ethic and be capable of working on their own from time to time.
·Represent the club in a positive manner.
Be extremely flexible in terms of attendance which will include unsocial hours and weekend working.
Be physically active and able to cope with the demands of the job including lifting & handling and running to retrieve equipment.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:

As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

SAFEGUARDING & RECRUITMENT:

Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form:

https://forms.office.com/e/J5Uq5E1cBP