Full Time Academy Therapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Horsham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a dedicated full-time academy therapist to enhance medical standards for youth players. You will oversee medical provision, support staff, and develop injury rehabilitation programs. A registered physiotherapist with relevant experience is essential. The role offers a salary of £28k per annum and promotes a diverse working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with HCPC or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a sports performance environment.
• Clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical provision for Academy age groups.
• Support part-time staff in player assessment and treatment.
• Develop medical department systems from U9s to U21s.

Skills

Registered Physiotherapist

Professional experience in sports performance

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy

FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football

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: £28k per annum

Closing Date: Friday 8th 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.