Academy Kit Coordinator

Overview

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Location: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Opportunity

To support the PDP Kit Supervisor in delivering high-quality kit and equipment services for the Academy. The role will involve travelling with U16–U18 squads domestically and internationally, ensuring players and staff have the necessary kit and equipment prepared, transported, and presented to professional standards allowing for optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day kit operations for the Academy squads, with a strong focus on the full-time U14–U18 squads, ensuring kit and equipment is prepared, issued, and returned correctly, including school uniform, daytime and evening training kit and matchdays.
• Travel with U16–U18 squads to domestic and international fixtures, managing kit logistics throughout.
• Assist with dressing room set-up, kit distribution, and recovery on matchdays.
• On a day to day basis, ensure that all Academy squad and staff kits are prepared and that they have everything they require for training and matches for optimal performance. This requires continual communication with the coaches and staff about their needs for each day.
• Ensure that players are leaving their dressing rooms tidy at the end of each day and liaising with Head Coaches where necessary to prompt the players.
• Assist the Kit Supervisor with the arrival and preparation of the bulk new season kit delivery in pre-season and ensure all staff and players are allocated their correct kit in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with the PDP Kit Supervisor to maintain consistent standards across all age groups.
• Accurately log and update kit and equipment allocations, returns, and inventories in Teamworks/Nike GameDay.
• Support the management of the kit room, ensuring safe and efficient storage and organisation.
• Assist with audits and stock checks, flagging any shortages or compliance issues.
• Provide operational support on Academy tours, tournaments, and training camps as required.
• Ensure compliance with Academy operational policies and Premier League requirements.
• Act as a professional role model for players, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience in elite sport kit management (football preferable).
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational ability.
• Strong teamwork skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience with kit/equipment technology platforms (Teamworks, GameDay).
• Trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters appropriately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with players, parents, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to travel extensively.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a kit van.

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Contribution (Perm & FT Employees 5%)
• Private Health Insurance through Vitality
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club