AFC Wimbledon Foundation is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and engaging Matchday Activator to help create an unforgettable matchday experience for children, families, supporters and the wider community. It's a paid matchday position in the Foundation's Family Zone, which is getting a bit of a makeover thanks to a new sponsor.
Working as part of the Foundation's matchday team, you'll be at the heart of the High Energy Family Zone, helping to create a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment where families can get involved, have fun and build lasting matchday memories. You'll help bring a wide range of activities to life, including football and multi-sport activities, inflatables, competitions, games, giveaways and exciting fan activations.
The role
- Pay: £15 per hour
- Casual contract: 3 hours at every weekend home game, with opportunities to work at 15+ AFC Wimbledon games per season. Evenings and Bank Holidays may also be required.
- Location: Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR, plus Foundation matchday and community events
- Accountable to: Charitable Programmes
Duties and responsibilities include
- Supporting the set-up, delivery and pack-down of the Foundation's matchday activities, making sure all areas are safe, welcoming and ready for supporters
- Actively engaging with children, families and supporters, creating a positive, energetic and inclusive atmosphere
- Delivering High Energy Zone activities, football and multi-sport challenges, inflatables, competitions, giveaways and other fan engagement activities
- Welcoming and directing supporters and helping manage queues and participant flow safely
- Encouraging participation from supporters of all ages and abilities
- Promoting the Foundation's programmes, events and opportunities as a positive ambassador
- Supporting the collection of participant information, feedback and surveys when required
- Following matchday briefings, risk assessments and instructions from the Matchday Lead, and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and Safeguarding
Essential
- An enhanced DBS check
- Ability to travel to activities and meetings across London and surrounding areas / full driving licence
- A relevant coaching, youth work, events or customer service qualification
- Experience of working with children, young people, families or members of the public
- Experience of supporting events, matchdays, community activities, sport sessions or customer-facing environments
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
You'll be
- Enthusiastic and energetic, with a willingness to get involved in a wide range of matchday activities
- Friendly, confident and approachable, with excellent communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, well organised and calm in a busy matchday environment
- Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays in line with the AFC Wimbledon fixture schedule
- An understanding of community club organisations, football foundations or community sport is desirable
How to apply
Download the job description and the AFC Wimbledon Foundation application form from the Foundation's vacancies page, and return the completed form to recruitment@afcwimbledonfoundation.org.uk.
Application deadline: 8 November 2026.
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Working as part of the Foundation's matchday team, you'll be at the heart of the High Energy Family Zone, helping to create a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment where families can get involved, have fun and build lasting matchday memories. You'll help bring a wide range of activities to life, including football and multi-sport activities, inflatables, competitions, games, giveaways and exciting fan activations.
The role
- Pay: £15 per hour
- Casual contract: 3 hours at every weekend home game, with opportunities to work at 15+ AFC Wimbledon games per season. Evenings and Bank Holidays may also be required.
- Location: Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR, plus Foundation matchday and community events
- Accountable to: Charitable Programmes
Duties and responsibilities include
- Supporting the set-up, delivery and pack-down of the Foundation's matchday activities, making sure all areas are safe, welcoming and ready for supporters
- Actively engaging with children, families and supporters, creating a positive, energetic and inclusive atmosphere
- Delivering High Energy Zone activities, football and multi-sport challenges, inflatables, competitions, giveaways and other fan engagement activities
- Welcoming and directing supporters and helping manage queues and participant flow safely
- Encouraging participation from supporters of all ages and abilities
- Promoting the Foundation's programmes, events and opportunities as a positive ambassador
- Supporting the collection of participant information, feedback and surveys when required
- Following matchday briefings, risk assessments and instructions from the Matchday Lead, and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and Safeguarding
Essential
- An enhanced DBS check
- Ability to travel to activities and meetings across London and surrounding areas / full driving licence
- A relevant coaching, youth work, events or customer service qualification
- Experience of working with children, young people, families or members of the public
- Experience of supporting events, matchdays, community activities, sport sessions or customer-facing environments
- Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment
You'll be
- Enthusiastic and energetic, with a willingness to get involved in a wide range of matchday activities
- Friendly, confident and approachable, with excellent communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, well organised and calm in a busy matchday environment
- Flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays in line with the AFC Wimbledon fixture schedule
- An understanding of community club organisations, football foundations or community sport is desirable
How to apply
Download the job description and the AFC Wimbledon Foundation application form from the Foundation's vacancies page, and return the completed form to recruitment@afcwimbledonfoundation.org.uk.
Application deadline: 8 November 2026.