BURTON ALBION FC Casual Academy Sports Therapists

Reporting into the Academy Head of Performance Support; Casual Sports Therapists will provide medical support and expertise to Academy Players and other Academy Clinical/Medical staff as required.

• Ensure Academy players under your care receive appropriate assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Provide appropriate medical cover is at all training sessions/games/festivals/tournaments which you attend
• To provide effective communication strategies to inform relevant Academy Clinical and Coaching staff of the progress of players under your care.
• To monitor and reflect upon the practices and treatment you provide to ensure continual professional development.
• To ensure the appropriate medical equipment is present at all training sessions and games you are covering.
• To check equipment regularly and ask for training if you are unfamiliar with the equipment.
• To familiarize yourself with the Emergency Action Plan and to ask for training if you are unfamiliar with the EAP.
• To attend relevant safeguarding presentations and ensure you are practicing within the outlined safeguarding processes within the club.
• To communicate with the Academy Head of Performance Support and Designated Safeguarding officer if there are any safeguarding queries or issues.
• To ensure all medical records are maintained and updated accordingly and in line with the relevant bodies’ rules and regulations.
• To liaise with parents as and when necessary to provide them with the relevant updates.
• To assist with the PDP caseload when required.
• To liaise with the Academy Clinical staff when necessary.
• To support when required the Academy Screening and Testing program alongside the delivery of rehabilitation programs.
• Providing accurate GPS reports of team and individual analysis on a daily, weekly basis.
• Ensure the Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) is consistently and regularly updated in relation to all Sport Science, S & C, and data requirements.
• Assist with daily workflow to set up training and gym sessions.
• Ensuring individualised, developmental programmes for youth team players to support their individual development.
• Working alongside the pitch session with Sports Science staff and coaches to improve the quality of the session.
• Contribute towards player rehab and performance programmes.
• Assist in nutrition and hydration preparation for the team and individuals.
• Any further duties as required by the Academy Head of Performance Support within a multi-disciplinary approach.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Take care for your own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Comply with all elements of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy to help fulfil its legal obligations.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures as set by the Club.
• Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check due to the nature of the work.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, both within the Academy and in the broader context of sport.

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation

About The Candidate

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (or equivalent level of qualification)
• HCPC registered.
• FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMIF)
• FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMIF)
• A current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate (or willingness to complete within 1 month of appointment)

  Casual staff will be required to monitor, maintain and update their relevant medical qualifications and registrations. Will meet annually with the Academy Head of Performance Support to communicate and ensure current qualifications meet the necessary requirements of the relevant governing bodies.

  Experience of working with professional football/sports including pitch side/matchdays

• Experience of working within a Football Academy and an understanding of the EEPP
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post (which includes travel across the UK and occasionally overseas)

  Person Specification – Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding communication skills with a view to being able to speak with parents, coaches, players and contacts
• Strong organisational skills and competent in administrative duties (excellence in case notes is a must).
• Enthusiasm for the role and a proactive thinker who always looks for opportunities to improve and enhance their own practice
• A dynamic, hardworking individual that is able to relate to all staff members and participants engaged in Academy activities
• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement that identifies improvement strategies relating to Academy activities and their own practice
• Displays a high level of confidentiality and transparency and is able to contribute to team meetings in a professional manner
• Flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the business

About The Club

Code of Conduct

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding

Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment – , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.

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