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 |
Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or alternatively print and post it following the instructions provided below.
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.
Application Process
Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.
Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.
Sheffield United Application Form Required
Please download and save the application form before inputting information.
Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.
Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy
