Casual Academy Physiotherapists/ Sports Therapists

Cu Fc; Tiptree; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester United FC is seeking a part-time physiotherapist/sports therapist to support the U9-16 academy. You will provide medical cover during training and matches, assess injuries, and manage rehabilitation under the U9-16 team leaders.

The role requires HCPC/CSP/SST membership, experience with young athletes’ musculoskeletal injuries, knowledge of growth-related issues, and flexibility across days and venues. DBS/ safeguarding compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Membership of a nationally recognised professional physiotherapy or sport therapy association or equivalent (HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST).
• Experience with diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes.
• Knowledge of growth-related injuries management in young athletes.
• ITMMiF/ATMMiF or non-FA equivalent or willingness to complete.
• Flexibility with days, hours and locations to support training and matches.
• Able to work a minimum of 2 sessions a week or 4 sessions in a month.
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Approachable, interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with good communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Safeguarding accountability.

Responsibilities

• Report back to the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and Lead U9-U16 therapist with injury updates after training sessions and matches.
• Understand and relay the club’s EAP to opposition staff during matchdays.
• Provide pitch side medical cover at training sessions and matchday fixtures both home and away.
• Communicate with coaches and academy medical staff regarding player status and rehab progress.
• Communicate with players’ parents regarding relevant medical information.
• Assess and execute appropriate treatment and rehabilitation to injured players.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Injury rehabilitation

Pitch side care

Communication with coaches

Safeguarding awareness

Education

HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST membership

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

About The Role

Colchester United Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking physiotherapist / sports therapist to join the team and work part-time to within our Category 2 academy programme. The role entails providing medical cover for the U9-16s during both training sessions and games. Reporting directly to the Lead U9-16 Therapist and Senior Academy Physiotherapist, the role will be the assessment and management of injuries of the schoolboy academy.

Role Responsibilities & Key Duties

• Report back to the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and Lead U9-U16 therapist with injury updates and current status of player’s immediately after training sessions and matches.
• To have a full understanding of the club’s EAP (dependant on training/matchday venue) and to relay and co-ordinate the EAP to opposition’s staff during matchdays
• To provide pitch side medical cover at training sessions and matchday fixtures both home and away
• To effectively communicate with coaches and other academy medical staff regarding player’s status, rehabilitation progress and injuries
• To communicate effectively and timely with players’ parent regarding relevant medical information
• To assess and execute appropriate treatment and rehabilitation to injured players

About The Candidate

• Membership of a nationally recognised professional physiotherapy or sport therapy association or equivalent (HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST)
• A good level of experience with diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes
• An extensive knowledge of the management of growth-related injuries, including knowledge of growth and maturation in young athletes.
• ITMMiF/ATMMiF or non-FA equivalent or willingness to complete
• Flexibility with days, hours and locations to support training and matches
• Able to work a minimum of 2 sessions a week or 4 sessions in a month
• Able to work part of a multidisciplinary team and report concerns to appropriate personnel
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Approachable, interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with good communication skills
• A full clean driving licence
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Rate of pay

Rate of pay £35 per training session, £40 per home fixture. £50 per away fixture

About The Club

Colchester United FC are committed to safeguarding children and young people, thus the successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS). We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.