Academy Kit and Equipment Coordinator

Organisation: Derby County Football Club
Salary: Competetive
Location: Derby
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 March 2026
Job Description: Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Kit and Equipment Coordinator to join Academy Operations at Moor Farm Training Centre.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Academy Kit and Equipment Manager in overseeing the kit requirements of our Academy Teams, management, and staff.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all kit and training equipment is accurate, well-maintained, and readily available within specified deadlines.

This role demands meticulous attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Role Responsibilities:
• Take charge of preparing training and match kits for Academy squads, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist Academy squads as needed, including attending home and away fixtures and covering training sessions.
• Ensure the daily distribution of kit and equipment to players and staff members.
• Conduct regular checks on footballs and other relevant equipment for all Academy squads.
• Ensure match kits for all Academy age groups are prepared and repacked for their upcoming games.
• Fulfil all kit printing requests, including match and training kits.
• Aid in the allocation of training and travel kits for players and staff, maintaining accuracy and organisation.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels and replenish supplies as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the Kit Manager to execute daily duties effectively.
• Undertake any additional kit and equipment-related tasks as directed by the Academy Kit Manager.

Personal characteristics and experience:
• Previous experience working in a football environment is desirable.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of working effectively to targets and deadlines.
• Experience working independently in managing processes from start to finish is desirable.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative, solving problems as they arise.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent (grade A-C).
• A full UK Driving License.

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.

Who are Derby County…

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

• We are proud of who we are and what we do.
• We are positive, inspired and passionate.
• We are ambitious and driven.
• We are prepared, honest and humble.
• We are the heartbeat of our community.
• We are the club of opportunity.

Derby County employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two complimentary staff season tickets
• Two complimentary staff away memberships, subject to availability
• 20% discount at DCFC Megastore
• Company Pension with Aviva
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
• Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’ and Staff Events!
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
• Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

How to apply…

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.

Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser.

More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Strictly no agencies please.

Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.
How to apply: How to apply… Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check. Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity. To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE. Alternatively, please copy and paste - http://thera.ms/apply - to your chosen browser. More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Strictly no agencies please. Derby County Football Club’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at dcfc.co.uk.