Casual Academy Therapist

EFL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned football academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified individual to deliver medical services for academy players. Responsibilities include providing pitch side first aid, conducting assessments, and collaborating with coaching staff on athletes' health. Essential qualifications include a degree in Sport Rehabilitation or a related field, a clean driving license, and experience with young athletes. This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license is mandatory.
• Experience working in a sports environment required.
• Familiarity with musculoskeletal conditions in young athletes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch side first aid at academy fixtures.
• Conduct assessments and treatment for injured players.
• Liaise with coaching staff regarding player health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

First aid

Rehabilitation programmes

Education

Degree in Sport Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy

Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)

Job description

To contribute to the match day provision of medical services throughout the Academy age groups. This role will involve pre‑match player preparations, pitch side first aid and post‑match athlete care.

• Provide pitch side first aid cover at designated weekend academy fixtures.
• Provide pitch side cover at academy coaching sessions
• Carry out on pitch and pitch side assessments and deliver appropriate treatment to injured players.
• Liaise with the Academy coaching team and Academy medical staff regarding the medical status of Academy players and any injuries sustained during games.
• Liaise with Parents to pass on any relevant medical information concerning athletes under your care.
• Communicate effectively with all team members regarding squad availability, injury status and rehabilitation progress.
• Report back to the Head of Academy Medicine regarding assessments and treatment provided.

About The Candidate

Qualifications: (Essential)

• A degree in Sport Rehabilitation, Sports therapy and/or Physiotherapy Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) qualification.
• Full clean driving license
• Previous experience working in a sports environment.
• Experience of a range of Musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes.
• Previous experience of implementing rehabilitation programmes concerning injured athletes.
• Experience providing pitch side Emergency First aid.
• Experience of working with young athletes, preferably in professional football.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills with other department members and coaching staff.
• Willing to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings and weekends.