Academy Matchday Co-ordinator

Location: Thorp Arch Training Ground, Wetherby (with occasional travel to Elland Road and other Leeds United sites)

Contract: Casual

Hours of Work: Casual Hours (Matchdays, Weekends, Evenings and Academy Events as Required)

Application Deadline: 29/10/2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a professional, organised, and approachable Academy Matchday Co-ordinator to support the successful delivery of Academy fixtures and events.

This role is vital in ensuring Academy matchdays operate smoothly, safely, and professionally while providing a positive experience for players, parents, match officials, visiting teams, scouts, and spectators.

Working closely with Academy Operations, Security, Safeguarding, and Matchday staff, you will act as a key point of contact on Academy matchdays and help maintain the high standards expected within a Category 1 Academy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Matchday Operations

• Coordinate Academy matchday operations at Thorp Arch and other Academy venues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for visiting teams, players, coaches, officials, and guests.
• Support the smooth running of Academy fixtures before, during, and after matches.
• Work collaboratively with Security and Matchday teams to ensure efficient site operations.
• Assist with parking, site access, restricted areas, and spectator management.

Visitor & Team Liaison

• Welcome and support visiting teams, staff, and players.
• Meet and greet match officials upon arrival.
• Facilitate referee briefings and pre-match operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to parents, spectators, scouts, and visitors.
• Promote a positive and professional image of Leeds United Academy.

Matchday Administration

• Monitor and record scout attendance.
• Assist with team sheet preparation, distribution, and collection.
• Ensure all approved visitors receive the appropriate accreditation or access passes.
• Support matchday documentation and operational records.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Act as the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Monitor player, parent, and spectator behaviour in accordance with Academy Codes of Conduct.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with Club procedures.
• Utilise the Club's safeguarding reporting systems, including My Concern.
• Support the welfare and wellbeing of Academy players at all times.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure Academy health and safety procedures are followed.
• Support safe management of spectators and visitors.
• Monitor access to designated Academy-only areas.
• Assist with security briefings and site checks.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies are promoted and implemented.

Matchday Preparation

• Arrive in advance of fixtures to prepare operational areas.
• Ensure spectator areas are prepared appropriately.
• Prepare and allocate changing rooms.
• Organise signage and access zones.
• Ensure refreshments are available for match officials and staff.
• Lead matchday operational preparations in conjunction with Security and Academy staff.

Post-Match Duties

• Support the safe departure of teams, spectators, and visitors.
• Ensure operational areas are cleared and reset.
• Coordinate the distribution of post-match catering where required.
• Remove and store matchday signage and equipment.
• Complete post-event administration and reporting.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll Have

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A profe