Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Kitman/woman at our West Ham United Academy.

The post holder will assist in preparing the match day kits for all age groups from the U9’s up to the U18’s. This involves making sure that all the kit is sufficiently washed, dried and folded ready to go out for matches.

Main Duties
On a day-to-day basis you will need to make sure the full time academy scholars and staff kits are prepared and that they have everything they need. This will require you to keep in good communication with the Academy coaches and staff about what they need for training each day and regarding anything to do with matches.

Laundering U9-U18 match kits, Academy scholars and full-time members of staff kits will be a big part of the job and you will be required to assist in the washing of all training kits from the aforementioned people each day. This means putting the kit out before training, collecting the kit in after training, washing, drying and folding the kit before rolling it ready for each individual for the next day.

You will be expected to main high standards of work keeping the whole department clean, neat, tidy and organised.

As an Assistant Kitman/woman you need to be ready and willing to assist both the First Team and Academy Kitman when you are needed in any area of the department.

Assisting the Academy Kitman with kit distribution to academy players will be essential and helping to keep a count of stock and letting either the First Team or Academy Kitman know when stocks are low.
During the season you will be needed to assist in the printing of academy match day kits this will either include the numbers on the back of the shirts and/or the sponsor’s logos. You will also be expected to assist in the printing of any training kits.

You will need to be flexible with your working hours and days as the weekly plan can be different from one week to the next. You will be expected to work weekends with Saturday being the regular match day for the U18’s and this can include long trips that on some occasions mean staying away on the night previous to the fixture. Some U18 fixtures during the season may be played in midweek with an evening kick off and you will need to work on these games just the same as the Saturday morning fixtures. Due to the busy nature of the job and industry you will be working in holiday time during the season is very limited.

Person Specification
Education
• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

Specific Experience
• Previous experience of working as a kitman/woman would be an advantage
• Previous experience of working in a professional football environment would be an advantage

Abilities/ Skills/ Knowledge
• Holds a full valid driver’s Licence
• Hard working and enthusiastic individual
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Displays a high level of confidentiality
• Able to carry out instructions accurately
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast paced environment
• A healthy interest in sport with good football knowledge
• Ability to work well individually and within a team environment
• Ability to work with all levels of management and be able to take own initiative

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment. We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities. Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

West Ham United FC is committed to equality and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Positions that involve working with such groups are subject to safer recruitment protocols, including DBS Disclosure at enhanced level.

How to apply
To apply please send your cover letter and CV to humanresources@westhamunited.co.uk