Lionesses Goalkeeping Centre Physio(s) - Casual

• Lead the delivery of proactive medical and related services at the Future Lionesses Goalkeeping Centres as required.

• Support the acute injury management of players in the Centre in line with department frameworks.

• Lead on emergency action planning and intervening with appropriate medical provision.

• Ensure clear communication of player status to coaching staff and other multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members at each session.

• Keep physiotherapy records of all consultations, ensuring records are confidential and secure via an Athlete Management System.

• Effectively capture, record, and utilize data to support player management.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Goalkeeping Coaches and performance support staff to ensure an effective multi-disciplinary approach to delivery.

• Ability to review and adapt processes to fit the programme demand.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with players, parents, coaching staff, and key stakeholders (such as Talent Technical Coaches and Club Coaches)

• Develop and uphold strong communication channels with Coach Development Officers, FA Goalkeeping Pathway Lead and FA staff.

• Maintain relevant and in-date qualifications including FA DBS and FA Safeguarding Children qualification.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities., We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men’s, women’s, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, and Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre unless the role is advertised as a home based contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

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A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

• Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or equivalent.

• FA Enhanced DBS clearance.

• Member of the CSP or equivalent.

• Current ITMMiF or ATMMIF qualification (equivalent courses may be considered)

• Hold the appropriate indemnity insurance for elite sports and working with children.

• FA Safeguarding Course Qualification.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Able to work evenings.

• Good planning and prioritisation skills.

Beneficial to also have:

Experience:

• Experience as a therapist in elite/youth sports.

• Experience working pitch side and management of acute injuries.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the women’s game and the Women’s England Talent Pathway.

• Strong evidence-based physiotherapy delivery skills.

Technical Skills:

• Outstanding ability to communicate and build relationships with players, staff, and wider groups of stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret and utilize data related to athlete health and physical performance.

• Experience utilizing Athlete Management Systems, and Microsoft operating systems.

• Track record of successfully integrating into an MDT of staff

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.