Club Vacancy: Football Equipment Manager - Volunteer

Vice Chair
Jul 26
2 min read

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 vicechair@garforthvilla.co.uk