Club Vacancy: Football Equipment Manager- Volunteer.

After the recent changes within the Committee at the Club, we are now looking for someone to help us manage the Football Equipment side of things.

Role: Football Equipment Manager - Volunteer

Club: Garforth Villa Football Club

Reports to: Vice Chair

About Garforth Villa Football Club

Garforth Villa FC is a respected and long-established community football club with a commitment to developing players of all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on professionalism, inclusion, and fostering a strong team environment both on and off the pitch.

Role Summary

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and highly organised Football Equipment Manager to oversee and coordinate all football equipment for our 50+ teams. The ideal candidate will ensure all teams are properly equipped for training sessions and matches, and will contribute to the club’s smooth and professional operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering of all football equipment, including balls, cones, bibs, goals, first aid kits and training aids.
• Liaise with managers and coaching staff regarding equipment needs
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all club equipment at various lockups across our 6+ match venues
• Liaise with training match venue “monitors” to ensure equipment is stored appropriately and an accurate log of all equipment is kept
• Place orders for teams through approved suppliers and take delivery of orders
• Sort through received orders and prepare for manager/coach collection at your address
• Keep an accurate and up to date record of what each team has ordered each season
• Work within club set boundaries regarding spending each team is allowed per season
• Encourage managers to re-use previously supplied equipment to control spend and maintain the club commitment to the environment
• Support key club officials around events such as the annual Gala, and presentation day

Key Requirements

• High level of personal organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team structure.
• Commitment to dedicating time to the club and its needs
• Basic IT skills (email, inventory management tools, etc.).

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming club environment
• Opportunity to work closely with coaches, and team officials
• Potential progression within the club for the right candidate
• Involvement in a growing and ambitious football club at the heart of the local community.

To Apply:

Please send an email outlining your interest in the role to Steve Baker on [email protected]