Academy Kit Co-Ordinator

• Prepare playing and training kit for all Academy teams.
• Ensure players and staff receive the correct kit for training and matchdays.
• Store Academy kit to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare home and away match kits for Academy fixtures.
• Organise and prepare kit for tournaments, fixtures and Academy travel.
• Issue and collect player and staff kit as required.
• To assist with the annual kit and equipment order, meeting the Academy's needs while maintaining the organisational needs and budget.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels and individual kit allocations.
• Monitor the condition of kit and arrange replacement of damaged or worn items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation within the Academy kitroom.

• Maintain and organise Academy football equipment, including footballs, cones, bibs, poles, mannequins and other training equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is available and ready before training and fixtures.
• Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
• Monitor stock levels and report requirements to the Academy Operations Manager.
• Ensure equipment is stored securely and correctly.
• Prepare  and pack equipment for away fixtures and tournaments.
• Report lost, damaged or defective equipment promptly.

• Ensure all Academy teams are fully prepared before training sessions and assist on the training field.
• Assist with the preparation of changing rooms and team areas.
• Prepare match kit and equipment for home and away fixtures.
• Attend and facilitate all U21 fixtures (home and away) as well as supporting U18 fixtures where required.
• Ensure all kit and equipment is collected, checked and returned following fixtures.
• Assist with Academy camps, tournaments and other football-related activities.
• Support travel arrangements where kit and equipment are required.
• Support the First Team Kit Team with daily setup for training at Lostock, as required.
• Management of Ball Assistants on First Team Home Games.
• Provide Academy Transport Assistance to support the Full-time programme.

• Work closely with the Academy Operations Manager to meet the operational requirements of all Academy teams.
• Work closely with the First Team Kit Team to ensure consistency across Club kit operations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Academy coaches, players, medical staff, analysts and operations staff.
• Communicate kit equipment requirements clearly and promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities.  Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
• Comply fully with all data protection and confidentiality obligations, ensuring that personal, sensitive, and confidential information is handled lawfully, securely, and in accordance with UK GDPR and the Club's Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.
• Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Kit Manager or Academy Operations Manager.
• Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful positive outcomes across communications.
• Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures, and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
• This post is subject to a DBS disclosure.

• Previous experience working in a kit, sports or football environment.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Resilience and problem-solving attitude.
• Professional approach to working within a football academy.

As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.