Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Academy Safety Stewards to support training and matchday operations at the Clayton Wood Training Ground and the Academy Dome.
As an Academy Safety Steward, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of all attendees including parents, staff, players and guests, while providing them with an enjoyable experience.
You will have the opportunity to develop your operational knowledge of Clayton Wood and the Academy Dome through a comprehensive induction process, gaining the necessary skills to enhance the overall experience for our guests.
Main Responsibilities
- Delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a positive experience for all attendees.
- Upholding safety protocols and procedures during training sessions and matches.
- Assisting with crowd control and maintaining a safe environment.
- Monitoring areas for hazards and reporting them appropriately.
- Engaging with parents, staff and players to provide information and support.
- Adapting to various roles as needed across different settings.
Key Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to manage challenging situations with composure and professionalism.
- Understanding of safety practices in crowded environments.
- Fit and active, with the temperament to handle the requirements of the role.
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Maintain a consistently professional demeanour and presentation.
The successful candidates will be required to work evenings and weekends to cover Academy matchday fixtures and training sessions.
All relevant training will be provided including working towards NVQ Level 2 in Spectator Safety.
Positions will be offered on a casual and intermittent basis.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
Closing date for applications is Friday 19th June 2026.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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