AFC Bournemouth currently have a vacancy for an Academy Kit & Laundry Assistant (Casual).

Title: Academy Kit & Laundry Assistant (Casual)

Reports to: Academy Operations Department.

Location: Various (Canford Park Arena and new training ground)

Contract Type: Casual – £12.50p/h (10 hours maximum). 23/24 season. Ideal working days are Monday and Thursday/Friday.

About AFC Bournemouth

Entering an exciting new chapter in its long and storied history, AFC Bournemouth is proud to retain its focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since its takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe.

In the academy, there is a continued focus to become a category two academy, and this appointment will play a supporting role in that. This is a really exciting time to join the academy, as we move on to the next stage and continue to support the first team.

Academy Values:

• Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.
• Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
• Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
• Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.

Main Duties

The Kit & Laundry Assistant will be based at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. they will work alongside the operations team, helping action all academy match kit and laundry needs for the club’s academy.

In liaison with the operations dept., the Kit & Laundry Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all academy teams have sufficient kit on matchdays.

• Liaise with the operations dept. on all matters concerning match kit and laundry requirements.
• Prepare and pack all age group schoolboy match kit requirements and liaise with the academy operations dept. to establish playing colours for each game.
• Collect all kit from the venue on a Monday and ensure match kit is promptly cleaned and packed away safely and securely. If there is a midweek fixture, the Kit & Laundry Assistant may be required to collect some kit on a Thursday/Friday also.
• Maintain accurate records of all academy match kit logs and report discrepancies to the academy operations dept.
• Move all match kits to the desired location/venue on a Thursday or Friday, in preparation for the games on a weekend.

General

• As a casual worker you must adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• Actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

Key competencies

Required

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• No academic qualifications required but the individual must be flexible, punctual and can follow simple instructions and procedures.
• Individual must have excellent organisational/communication skill and be committed and motivated.

How to Apply

Please email CV & Covering Letter to academyjobs@afcb.co.uk by Friday 28th July 2023, 11.59pm.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential. AFC Bournemouth values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010).

We actively encourage applications from women, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. 

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application.

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard. 

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