Sports Therapist FC

Job Description

Main Duties

• To support in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all players within the women and girl’s pathway
• To provide training and matchday cover from a medical perspective
• Communication with Head of Women’s Football and coaches regarding player availability for training and matches
• Support the education of all players and parents in terms of injury prevention and injury recovery
• Implement, assist and follow rehabilitation programme for injured players

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or BSc in Sports Therapy
• Pitch side trauma qualification (FA ITMMiF/ATMMiF or equivalent) Football Association Safeguarding Children

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in elite youth football and/or women’s football

Essential

• Experience of working in football for a minimum of one year
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

Essential

• Must be reliable and presentable
• Ability to effectively manage player parent and staff relationships
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

Tagged as:
Coach, England, Sports Therapist, women's football