Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Part Time/Weekend Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Job Description:

Colchester United Football Club are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Academy Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists to work in our academy on a part time basis. The successful candidate will predominantly be required to weekends with occasional evening work.

The main duties include:

• Assess, diagnose and treat injuries to academy players.
• Design & implement rehabilitation programmes for injuries.
• Liaise with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist regarding injuries and player recovery.
• Provide pitch side 1 st aid for training sessions and games.
• Keep concise and accurate records via the PMA system.
• Assist in overseeing health and welfare of academy players.
• Attend training sessions and matches at various sites across Colchester and Tiptree.
• Undertake and attend CPD sessions.

Requirements:

• ITMMIF or ATMMIF qualification is desirable
• Qualified Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist

Individual Characteristics:

• Ambitious & Hard working.
• Excellent communication skills so able to liaise with players, coaches, parents and other members of medical team.
• Professional attitude
• Organised
• Clean driving license.

Salary:

Sessional rates of 35 per session