JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Casual Academy Physiotherapists/ Sports Therapist s/Sports Rehabilitator s Reporting to: Academy Manager / Head of Academy Medical Services Responsible for: Academy Interns – Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy Contract: Casual Hours of work: Varied Location: Training Venues
As a therapist at Notts County FC Academy, you will work within an innovative Academy at a League Two Football Club , to deliver physiotherapy, rehab and injury prevention and assist in shaping the development of players in the Academy .
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head of Academy Medical Services to deliver the medical care for Academy players in the Under 9 to Under 1 8 age groups , including pitch side cover and all off -the-field treatment and rehabilitation.
1.1 Treat, and rehabilitate any injuries/conditions Academy players may present.
1.2 Provide access to appropriate physiotherapy support for all Academy players.
1.3 Ensure appropriate physiotherapy support, including the provision of well stocked medical bags, is available for all Academy activities.
1.4 Maintain accurate and up to date medical records for all registered Academy players, producing an ongoing injury audit report at the end of each month.
1.5 Provide pitch side first aid for matches and training as agreed with the Head of Academy Medical Services .
- Liaise with players, parents and staff in order to provide appropriate feedback on treatment of injuries.
2.1 Ensure that parents of all players under the age of 18 have been given clear guidelines as t o the extent of the players’ injury and rehabilitation plan.
2.2 Ensure that relevant coaches and fitness staff are aware of any player who is not fit to train, on modified training or any other type of return to training , within good time for the planning of training.
2.3 To keep all staff updated as to the potential return date for any player who is injured and not fit to train.
2.4 Produce regular reports regarding the progress of each player within the Academy and to ensure that the appropriate m edical information is added to each player’s Performance Clock.
- Provide medical examination s to Academy players where necessary upon entry into the programme ensuring full liaison with Head of Academy Medical Services on such matters.
- To contribute to the multi -disciplinary approach to planning, delivery and evaluation within the Academy.
4.1 Support the planning of training where necessary and give support from a medical perspective.
4.2 Support the player review process by giving any relevant medical information in relation to the Academy players under your care.
4.3 Contribute to the EMS for Apprentice players as a part of their review process.
- Support with the planning and delivery of three annual physical testing assessments fo r players in the Under 9 to Under 21 age groups.
- Support with the planning and delivery of monthly maturation screening for players in the Under 9 to Under 21 age groups.
- Contribute to and take part in Medical CPD within the Club and outside where necessary.
Knowledge and Experience
- BSc or higher in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or sports rehabilitation with c urrent HCPC, CSP and/or BASRAT/SST membership.
- FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football Qualification ( ITMMi F) essential .
- Experience of working as a therapist in a professional football club and in working as part of interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team.
- Extensive manual therapy skills, sports rehabilitation/knowledge in injury prevention methods and recovery strategies and knowledge of movement dysfunction analysis and experience in performance stability screening.
- Extensive knowledge in injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
- Experience in managing and co -ordinating medical staff and patient list.
- Full, Clean UK Driving Licence .
- Experience using the PMA system .
- Experience working under and a knowledge of EPPP guidelines .
Personal Specification
- Motivated, energised and passionate about working for Notts County Academy and continuing in the Under 17 to Under 2 1 age groups for the coming seasons.
- Flexible approach to work and working hours.
- Committed to shaping the development of Academy players in the Under 17 to Under 21 age groups.
- Committed to the safeguarding of Academy play ers.
- Valid FA DBS or willing to undertake a DBS check before starting the role.
- Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence.
Safeguarding Statement
Notts County Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Notts County Football Club is an equal opportunity employer. Notts County Football Club is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants. The employer aims to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassments and in which all decisions are based on merit. It is Notts County Football C lub's policy to treat all workers and job applicants equally and fairly , irrespective of their sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans -gender status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, culture, religion, age or disability.
