Organisation Sheffield United Football Club Salary 12.50 p/hr Location Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield Contract type Closing date 25 March 2026 Job Description Contract Type:Casual
Location:Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe & Bramall Lane
Department:Academy Facilities
Line Manager:Kit Manager
Rate of Pay:£12.50 per hour
Post Reference:AC032026-CK
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Sheffield United Football Club are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented individual to join the academy team as a Kit Assistant. This supporting role is key for day-to-day operations, ensuring that all equipment, kits, and logistics are managed to the highest standards, so our players are fully prepared for training and matchdays.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, trustworthy and a team player with excellent communication skills. You will work closely with the Kit Manager, coaching staff, and players to deliver seamless support, from preparing kits and equipment to coordinating logistics for home and away fixtures.
Please note: This is a casual zero-hour position with no guaranteed hours. The role primarily involves providing cover when the Kitman or Assistant Kitman are unavailable, which means there may be several weeks with no shifts, and other periods with a high volume of hours depending on team needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with the laundry team to ensure all kits are washed and ready for use.
- Maintaining and organising all training equipment, including balls, cones, bibs, and reporting any damage or shortages.
- Ensuring players have the correct kits and equipment for training sessions and matches.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing players' boots, including changing studs as needed.
- Preparing the dressing room, laying out kits and equipment for players before matches.
- Collecting and organizing all used kit and equipment after matches for cleaning and storage.
- Coordinating kit and equipment logistics for away games, including packing and transportation.
- Keeping track of kit and equipment stock levels, ordering replacements as needed.
Club wide Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- Report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- Report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- Adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
- Carry out and actively participate in all training requests as directed by the Club, including mandatory health and safety training, emergency procedures, fire safety, manual handling, safeguarding, and role-specific safety instruction.
Essential Criteria for the Role:
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Take responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work.
- A genuine team player.
- A reliable individual, hardworking and enthusiastic.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Full driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Completion of a DBS check upon offer acceptance.
Desirable Criteria for the Role:
- Previous inventory management experience.