Casual Sports and Physiotherapists

The role requires successful applicants to be responsible for the provision of therapy and first aid services to the NTFC Academy on a casual basis.

• Providing therapy services during evening training and weekends within the Academy for U9‑U16 players.
• Supporting medical screenings and physical testing of players.
• Ensuring appropriate assessment and diagnosis of injuries sustained by U9‑U16 players within the Academy.
• Ensuring appropriate therapeutic interventions for players with injuries and prevention of injury strategies are implemented within the Academy.
• Ensuring that appropriate and comprehensive medical notes are completed and uploaded onto Kitman Labs in accordance with the appropriate timeframe.
• Attending games at home or away as required and providing immediate attention to any injuries sustained.

Successful applicants will be required to comply with all aspects of the Club’s “Code of Conduct”. They will also be required to ensure all CPD requirements are met in accordance with the role and ongoing personal development, and are expected to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations.

The role will largely be weekday evenings between 4.30 and 9pm and weekends and will require both commitment and flexibility.

The employee must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the club values, policies and procedures, in particular Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

The Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the the Club.

The successful applicants will be responsible to:

• The Lead Academy Physiotherapists on all major decisions with regard to injuries, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as availability to cover sessions and games.
• The Academy Manager on medical matters affecting Academy players.
• The Academy Coaches in relation to players, their injury status and prevention of injury strategies.

Required qualifications:

• Qualified to the minimum therapist requirement as set out in the Football League regulations.
• Hold a current FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management Qualification (ITMMiF) or equivalent – applicants without this qualification will still be considered provided they agree to complete this before starting the role.
• Hold or be willing to acquire an FA Safeguarding Qualification.
• Excellent communication skills with players, parents and coaching staff regarding player injury and rehabilitation.
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as being able to work as part of a team.
• Be committed and have a flexible approach to work.
• Adaptable – being proactive and versatile in your approach and having a willingness to be flexible when needed.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable – Additional requirements that would be ideal but not a requirement for shortlisting. For example:

• Therapist experience within a football environment.
• Hold a full driving licence.

There are several policies and procedures that successful applicants will need to be aware of and these will be shared as part of the induction process. Some key policies can be found on the club website.

Northampton Town FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.