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2. Duties and responsibilities:
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- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Support with the day-to-day running of the football kit operation.
- Assist with preparing and distributing training and match kit for players and staff.
- Ensure all players and staff have the correct kit and equipment for training, matches, travel and other football activities.
- Ensure all football kits and clothing are washed, dried, folded and prepared for timely redistribution to players and coaching staff.
- Operate washing machines and tumble dryers safely and efficiently, selecting appropriate wash cycles, temperatures and detergents in accordance with garment care instructions.
- Inspect garments before and after washing to identify stains, damage, missing items or any clothing requiring additional treatment.
- Monitor laundry supplies, including detergents, fabric treatments and cleaning products, reporting low stock levels and replenishing supplies as required.
- Manage the collection and return of laundry in a timely manner to ensure players and staff have the required clothing available when needed.
- Carry out routine checks of laundry equipment, report faults promptly and follow relevant operating and maintenance procedures.
- Follow health and safety, manual handling, hygiene and chemical-handling procedures at all times, including the safe storage and use of laundry products.
- Assist with the organisation and storage of kit and equipment within the kit room and designated storage areas.
- Ensure kit is correctly labelled, organised and readily available.
- Report any damaged, missing or worn kit to the Head of Kit and arrange replacement where required.
- Ensure all kit and equipment is maintained to the required professional standard.
- Maintain high standards of presentation and organisation within the kit room and surrounding areas.
- Assist with the preparation of all First Team matchday kit and equipment.
- Ensure used kit and equipment is collected, accounted for and returned following fixtures.
- Assist with the preparation and loading of kit and equipment for away fixtures.
- Ensure daily training kit requirements are prepared and available on time.
- Assist with laundry and kit rotation processes.
- Assist with the preparation and transportation of kit and equipment for domestic and international travel.
- Assist the Head of Kit that all equipment is packed, checked and delivered according to agreed schedules.
- Assist with the organisation of kit requirements for pre-season, training camps, tournaments and overseas tours.
- Support the Head of Kit with regular stock checks and inventory management.
- Support in maintaining accurate records of kit issued to players and staff.
- Assist with seasonal kit changes and the introduction of new playing and training ranges.
- Report any operational, health & safety or equipment concerns to the Head of Kit or relevant manager.
- Maintain professional standards at all times when representing the club.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties relating to kit management, laundry services and the wider support of the football department.
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