Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist

The Rise of Women’s Football; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed football organization is seeking a Women's Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to enhance player performance and recovery. The role involves assessing injuries, delivering rehabilitation programmes, and maintaining medical records for the Wrexham AFC Women’s & Girls Academy. Candidates should hold a BSc in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy, possess excellent communication skills, and have a flexible work approach. The position also includes providing pitch-side coverage during games, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced holidays and long service days

Enhanced pension

Access to complimentary match tickets

Qualifications

• A valid sports trauma injury / first aid / pitch side qualification is required.
• Experience in similar role within football or sport environment.
• Extensive clinical assessment and treatment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries of players and deliver recovery strategies.
• Create rehabilitation programmes for injured players.
• Provide pitch-side cover during training and matches.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Time management

Profound football knowledge

Education

BSc Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy

Tools

GPS data software

Job description

Job Description

The Role

The Women’s Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist will be responsible for developing and delivering a first class Physiotherapyservice; to help maximise player performance and enhance recovery.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess injuries sustained by Wrexham AFC Women’s & Girls Academy players.
• Create and deliver effective, suitable treatment and rehabilitation programmes for injured players.
• Report and provide feedback to the teams Manager / Coach regarding progress of injured players and management of fit players.
• To assist with the management of all recovery strategies post training and fixtures.
• Work closely with the Women’s Department Lead Sports Therapist/Rehabilitator and Strength & Conditioning coach(es) to develop and implement the effective delivery of pre-hab strategies and strength & conditioning programmes.
• To support pre-season screening and collection of in season data where required.
• Provide weekly, monthly and seasonal reports of player’s injury status and squad availability to team managers.
• Maintain and collect data on all player injuries.
• Ensure player documentation, medical records, medical notes etc are recorded and maintained to meet professional standards for Wrexham AFC Women and Girls Academy players.
• To provide pitch side cover during training along with Home and Away matches as required in addition to pitch side cover for match officials and spectators.
• Attend CPD and training sessions on behalf of the club as and when requested.
• Assist medical department across the club when and as required.

About you

You’ll have

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, MDT and coaches in a calm and professional manner.
• A flexible approach to working hours and job role.
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability to changing environment at short notice.
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Proficient knowledge of football, both tactically and technically.
• Be innovative with progression of the department.

Experience and Qualifications required

• BSc Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy/BSC Sports Rehabilitation (or academic equivalent of higher degree).
• Must be registered/eligible for registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must be registered with a recognised professional body.
• A valid sports trauma injury / first aid / pitch side qualification.
• Previous experience working in a similar role in football, or full-time sport environment including experience in managing and co-ordinating the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and performance strategies (elite sport a preference).
• Extensive clinical assessment and treatment skills with a sound understanding of rehabilitation process.
• Maintenance on contemporary, legible and appropriate medical records, audits, registers and their confidential storage using appropriate software (including experience and knowledge of GPS data and relevant to rehabilitation and training.)
• The role will involve working weekdays, weekends and some evenings according to match and training schedules.

Why Work for Us

If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:

• Health Cash Plan
• EAP
• Enhanced holidays and long service days
• Enhanced pension
• Death in service
• Enhancedsick leave
• Health and wellbeing time off
• Access to complimentary match tickets
• Volunteering day
• Salary sacrifice benefits and retail discounts then hit us up!

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club Academy has a positive, safe, and supportive experience.

Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List.

Health & Safety

Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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