Stretcher Bearer

Burnley Football Club; Burnley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local football club is seeking a casual Stretcher Bearer. This key role involves supporting the Club's development by working closely with medical teams to ensure player safety. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, possess excellent communication skills, and have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends. As a Stretcher Bearer, you will need to be fit enough to lift and handle stretchers, delivering a first-class experience for players and supporters alike.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with safety and medical teams including Doctor and Paramedic.
• Perform instructions in Emergency Medical Procedures.
• Be fit and active to lift and lower a stretcher.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Excellent verbal communication

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Ability to perform manual handling requirements

Job description

About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a casual Stretcher Bearer to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

About You

Come and join our Clarets family as our Stretcher Bearer! The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role and will have excellent verbal communication skills. You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations

As the casual Stretcher Bearer, you will be expected to:

• liaise with the safety and medical teams including Doctor, Team Physiotherapist, Paramedic and First Aid.
• perform instructions and rules as set out in the Stretcher bearer’s Procedures and Emergency Medical Procedure.
• be fit and active and can perform the manual handling requirements to lift and lower a stretcher.

How to Apply

Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website: Burnley FC Careers.

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• Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.