At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency first aid and clinical assessments for academy players aged U9-U16.
- Company: Millwall Football Club, established in 1885, competes in the EFL Championship.
- Benefits: Opportunities for internal CPD and flexible working hours including weekend matchdays.
- Other info: Position based at MFC Academy, Well Hall, Eltham, SE9 6TE.
- Why this job: Join a historic football club and contribute to the development of young athletes.
- Qualifications: Must be a Chartered Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist with a Basic Life Support qualification.
Salary: TBC on interview
Location: MFC Academy, Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE
Responsible to: Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine
Hours of work: No fixed hours. Shifts arranged subject to availability, including Monday- Friday evening sessions (16:30-19:00) and weekend matchdays. Applicants must be willing to work at least 2 Sundays per month.
About us: Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994.
Role Overview: Millwall Football Club is looking to recruit committed, knowledgeable, self-motivated Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists or Sports Rehabilitators to join the Academy Sports Science & Medicine department. The role of the Academy Therapist is fundamental to the long-term vision of Millwall Football Club. The successful candidate will work within a Category 2 Academy and fulfil the requirements according to the EPPP system who will cover the physiotherapy and rehabilitation provision for all the academy players from the U9-U16 age groups and occasionally be involved with the full-time scholars. The applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours, including midweek evening sessions and weekend games. This is an excellent opportunity for pro-active individuals, with a keen interest in working in football. You will need to be up to date with current literature, understand the scope of practice, and seek to develop your practical skills alongside opportunities to attend internal CPD.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emergency first aid cover during trainings and matchday
- Clinical assessment of youth injured players U9s-U16s prior to the games
- Keep detailed and accurate records of injuries and treatments and upload them on the Football Intelligence Platform
- Constant communication with coaches, sports scientists and parents regarding players’ injury and availability
- Liaise with full-time academy medical members to update player rehabilitation progress
- Attend and participate in in-house CPD sessions
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children within the academy
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
- Chartered physiotherapist, sports therapy or sport rehabilitator degree
- Basic Life Support or any first aid qualification is essential to apply for the vacancy
- Driving License
- IT Literacy Skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Valid Safeguarding Certification
- Experience of working in professional sport with adolescent population
- Understanding of the EPPP requirements
- FA ATMMiF (Level 5), FA ITMMiF (Level 4) or equivalent 1st aid qualification
The Person:
- Flexible working hours and timetable commitment
- Flexible to cover away fixtures with long travels
- Experience of working in the sporting (football desirable) environment
- Strong communication skills
The successful candidate shall display attributes that align with the values of the Academy: Attitude, Selfless, Positive, Integrity, Respect, Excellence. From a safeguarding perspective, the successful candidate shall be resilient, self-aware and open to sharing information.
Academy Therapist (Casual) employer: Millwall FC
Millwall Football Club offers a dynamic environment for sports professionals at its Academy in Eltham. Employees benefit from flexible hours and opportunities for professional development. The club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its young players.
