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About The Role

Role Purpose

The Academy Kit Co-Ordinator is responsible for the preparation, organisation, maintenance and distribution of all Academy playing kit, training wear and football equipment. Working closely with the Academy Operations Manager, the Academy Management Team and liaising with the First Team Kit Department, the Academy Kit Co-Ordinator will ensure that players, coaches and Academy staff are fully prepared for all training sessions, fixtures, tournaments and travel. The role requires a highly organised, reliable and proactive individual who can maintain professional standards in a fast-paced football environment.

Main areas of responsibility

Kit Management:

  • 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.

Equipment Management:

  • 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.

Matchday & Training Support:

  • 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.

Communication & Teamwork:

  • 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.

General Responsibilities

  • 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.

About The Candidate

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

  • 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.

About The Club

As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.

Since the 2019 acquisition by Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, a new chapter is underway for Bolton Wanderers and Bolton Stadium Hotel, focused on actively shaping a dynamic and enduring future. We are committed to a distinctive approach, driving the club's progress with ambitious plans realised through practical, genuine and comprehensive strategies.

As we continue striving towards achieving greater success, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Academy Kit Co-Ordinator to join our existing Kit team.

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.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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.

www.bwfc.co.uk/club/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

www.bwfc.co.uk/club/one-wanderers-family-safeguarding

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