Job Description
Casual Academy Kit & Laundry Assistant
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
We currently have an opportunity for a Casual Kit & Laundry 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 & Laundry Assistant are based at the Club’s Training Ground in Wetherby. The Kit & Laundry
Assistant will work alongside the current Kit & Laundry Team, helping action all kit and equipment needs for the Club’s Academy.
In liaison with the Academy coaches, the Kit & Laundry 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:
- Liaise with the Academy coaches on all matters concerning kit and equipment requirements
- Assist the Kit Team to ensure all the requirements for players and coaches are met, including printing where required
- Prepare and pack all age group schoolboy match kit requirements and liaise with the
Academy Administrator to establish playing colours for each game
- Check all the kit back in after usage and liaise with Laundry staff to ensure kit is promptly cleaned and packed away safely and securely.
- Ordering, storing and distributing kit and equipment as directed
- Contribute to maintenance of the inventory of all kit and equipment
- Assist with the planning, implementation and monitoring of financial budgets for kit and equipment
- Help the team with the cleaning and maintaining of staff and senior players’ boots
- Where required, support the wider Kit Team in meeting requests from coaches for training sessions
- To assist the Academy Kit Manager with the daily preparation of U18 & U23 training kits.
- To print Academy training & match kits as required.
- To help oversee the match kit protocol for U8 – U16 age groups; to prepare the kit allocation and check before and after fixtures.
- Maintain accurate records of all kit logs and report discrepancies to the Academy Kit
Manager.
- To prepare training equipment for U18 & U23 sessions.
- To assist with the management of all kit and equipment storage spaces at Academy venues, ensuring that they are organised to a professional standard.
- To assist with matchday operations at Academy venues as directed by the Academy Kit
Manager.
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
- Comply with all company policies/procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security.
- To develop a sound working knowledge of safeguarding children regulations, including legislation & governing body rules.
- Travel required for match days; this requirement means the role consists of working unsociable hours including evenings and most weekends.
ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of coaching in an Academy
- Experience of working with Youth Development Phase players
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development
- Experience of using a heat press machine
- Experience of working in a similar position within sports
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A TEAM MEMBER:
- Inspires others and is a positive role model
- Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily
- Demands high standards and has an attention to detail
- Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives
- Aligns with the Academy playing and coaching philosophy
- Takes a long-term view of player development and align with the Academy approach to winning
- Possesses a passion for talent development and are motivated to work with young players
- Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest
- Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy
- Is open minded, innovative and willing to explore new ideas/concepts
- Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through
- Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks
- Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals
- Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice
- Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures
- Committed to personal development and continuous improvement
- Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be
- Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club
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/R4ySRfvG0h
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wetherby, LS23 7BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sports Kit cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person