Kit Manager

Job Role Salary dependant on experience  

Responsible for the management and organisation of all kit and equipment requirements at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead the day to day running and administration of the Kit, Equipment, and laundry department.

Attend all first team fixtures ensuring that the requirements of both the players and staff are catered for.

Co-ordinate and organise the Kit & Equipment for matches as required.

Attend all first team training sessions ensuring Management, staff, players and trialists are provided with training kit as required for daily sessions.

In coordination with the Chief Executive and head of retail, manage the department budget.

Liaise with Suppliers regarding placing orders, design, production, and deliveries.

Use an online stock system to ensure an accurate record of all Shrewsbury Town FC kit and equipment is always maintained, ensuring accurate kit allocations are made to each

team/player and staff.

 Work with the club secretary to ensure correct match kit choices are submitted to the league for approval. Ensure team sheets and any other rules/regulations of the competition are observed and carried out.

Liaising with Shrewsbury Town Commercial and Football League contracted brands and ensuring contract are correctly adhered to.

Ensure all training equipment is cleaned and maintained and prepared for training sessions as required.

 Transportation of Garments between training and laundry facilities.• Ensuring that all department vehicles are correctly maintained.

Ordering and handling deliveries of Water.

Planning and arranging the logistic arrangements for equipment on pre-season tours.

Contribute to the Away Travel planning process

Completing kit orders for training kit, match kit, footwear, and leisurewear for 1st Team, ensuring that these fall within the agreed budget.

Liaise with the retail manager regarding kit orders, deliveries, and stock control.

Ensuring all store/ kit rooms are kept tidy and secured.

Ensure all kit and laundry staff comply with Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures, and safe systems of work.

Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the First Team Manager

Club Responsibilities

Health and Safety

To take responsibility for your own health, safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures and safe systems of work.

Data Protection

• To take responsibility for the protection of personal data and confidential information, ensuring compliance with General Data Protection Regulations and Shrewsbury Town Football Clubs Data Protection Policy.

Training & Development

• To undertake all reasonable training, learning and development activity designed to support you in your role.

Diversity and Equality

• To be responsible for your own behaviour and act in a manner that avoids and discourages any form of discrimination or harassment; to comply with Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy.