Sessional Academy Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist / Rehabilitator

Job Title – Academy Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist / Rehabilitator Responsible to: Lead Sports Therapist Build Relationships with: Internal: Academy Manager, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches (Part Time), Heads of Department and players External: Opposition staff, FA, FAYCD and PFA Salary: Competitive hourly rate (competitive rate of pay for fixtures) Working Pattern and Work base: This is a causal paid role which will involve being present at evening training sessions and fixtures (home/away) All Saints Academy, GL51 0WH Evesham UTD FC, WR11 2LZ University of Gloucestershire, GL2 9HW Travel: Travel for away fixtures and to the above training venues Overall purpose of the job The successful individual will be responsible for working with academy teams, providing pitch-side first aid/trauma management during academy training and fixtures on evenings. They will report to the Lead Sports Therapist and work under the guidance of our Senior Academy Physiotherapist. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Key responsibilities include emergency pitch-side first aid, the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, early injury rehabilitation and management, assisting other medical staff when required, and liaising with coaches regarding the wellbeing of players. About The Candidate Person Specifications (Essential) Qualifications Completed BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Sports Therapy or BSc Sports Rehabilitation First aid qualifications equivalent or higher to ITMMiF or intention to work towards (the club are willing to contribute towards achieving this qualification) Registered with the HCPC, CSP, SST, or BASRaT (you will need to be registered to be able to apply for the ITMMiF qualification) Required Experience Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles: Match and Training Sports Therapist experience Undertaking a degree with placement experience Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following: Experience working with children in an elite football club environment Experience working in a sporting environment Experience in the recognition and management of paediatric musculoskeletal conditions Experience in pitch side sports trauma management ICT experience to for note taking purposes, excel for data collection, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job. Personal Qualities Work Ethic, Integrity, Solutions, Enjoyment, Responsibility Other Requirements Have a full clean driving licence DBS clearance Safeguarding Completed BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Sports Therapy or BSc Sports Rehabilitation First aid qualifications equivalent or higher to ITMMiF or intention to work towards (the club are willing to contribute towards achieving this qualification) Registered with the HCPC, CSP, SST, or BASRaT (you will need to be registered to be able to apply for the ITMMiF qualification) Required Experience Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles: Match and Training Sports Therapist experience Undertaking a degree with placement experience Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following: Experience working with children in an elite football club environment Experience working in a sporting environment Experience in the recognition and management of paediatric musculoskeletal conditions Experience in pitch side sports trauma management ICT experience to for note taking purposes, excel for data collection, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job. Personal Qualities Work Ethic, Integrity, Solutions, Enjoyment, Responsibility Other Requirements Have a full clean driving licence DBS clearance Safeguarding To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club. #J-18808-Ljbffr