Full Time Academy Therapist

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football academy in Colchester is seeking a full-time academy therapist to oversee medical standards for young athletes. The ideal candidate will hold relevant physiotherapy qualifications and have experience in a sports performance environment. Responsibilities include the medical provision for academy players, treatment protocols, and injury management. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. Salary is GBP28k per annum.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment.
• Accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical provision for age groups 9s-16s.
• Support part-time staff in assessment and treatment.
• Plan and review injury programmes for players.

Skills

Communication skills

Hard working

Clean driving license

Education

Registered Physiotherapist member or Undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy

FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management or equivalent

Job description

Colchester United Football Club are seeking a full-time academy therapist to help drive medical standards within our exciting and progressive Category 2 Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the medical provision for the 9s-16s age groups within the academy
• To support and assist part time staff physio / sports therapy in the assessment and treatment of all players in the academy. Ensure all part-time staff record medical notes using Kitman Labs as required.
• To develop all areas of the medical department from Academy under 9s to under 21s with the relevant staff.
• To plan, deliver and review all individual injury programmes to ensure the correct procedures are put in place to give the best course of action and earliest possible return to training and playing for each player.
• To liaise with the Sports Science department on return to play processes for the benefit of the recovering player.
• To be responsible for on and off field treatment of all players at all Academy fixtures.
• To undertake all relevant qualification and CPD requirements for individual and departmental progression.
• Produce emergency action plans for each venue and ensure these are communicated clearly and supervised by appropriate staff on matchdays ensuring both Home and Away staff have a clear understanding of club policy and procedures.
• Complete quarterly injury reports for the academy, demonstrating types of injury, occurrences and possible methods for avoidance.
• Ensure all players joining the club complete the appropriate medical screening and declarations documents as club policy indicates.
• Always Have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Requirements:

• The Academy Physiotherapist shall be a registered Physiotherapist member of the Health and Care Professions Council or hold an Undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy
• Have recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment
• Hold a current FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (or an equivalent or higher qualification approved by the Board) or FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management

  Person Specification:

• Hard working
• Clean driving license
• Good communication skills.

Salary: GBP28k per annum

Closing Date: Friday 8 th August

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.