Academy Kit Coordinator

We are looking for someone to join our busy Academy Kit Department to ensure that football kit and equipment is prepared and presented to a very high standard in a timely manner, and t o ensure that the laundry service at Reading Football Club is maintained and delivered to a very high standard and quality. Flexibility in attendance is a requirement of this role as you will be required to attend all U21 matches and some U18 matches to provide kit & equipment support.

Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable Key Accountabilities To be responsible for all Academy laundry, including sheets and towels To support day to day training needs including pumping footballs/assisting with sessions as requested by the coaching/management staff. To attend all U21 matches and selected U18 Matches to provide kit and equipment Support To have a robust plan in place to ensure all kit and equipment can be provided to all Academy age groups and staff in a timely manner To wash, dry, fold and put away the kits used in both training sessions and matches To ensure appropriate kit is always available for U21/U18 trialists To liaise with the medical and sport science departments to transport kit and equipment between the training ground and the Select Car Leasing stadium To operate laundry equipment and dryers in accordance with the safe operating procedures To maintain a high standard of presentation and hygiene in the performance of these duties.

To maintain high standards by keeping all Kit Department work areas, changing rooms and boot rooms clean, tidy and organised. To observe product data sheets in matters of Health & Safety in personal protective equipment (PPE) and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH). To be responsible for placing the kit order for the start of each new season To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of all internal stakeholders To support first team operations when necessary and carry out any other tasks directed by your line manager

Essential Requirements Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club. Completion of Safeguarding Training. Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training. Desirable Previous experience in a similar role

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships Safeguarding Statement Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations.

Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks