Academy Physiotherapist

Job DescriptionJob Description About the role:Colchester United Football Club are seeking a full-time Academy Physiotherapist to work within our exciting Category 2 Academy.Key Responsibilities:Assess, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate all injuries sustained by U18 players & where applicable schoolboy Academy players.Keep accurate and comprehensive medical records to assist with club injury audits and Youth Development rule compliance.Keep daily records of treatments and record injuries on the Kitman labs along with detailed rehabilitation programmes for injured players.Ensure all cardiac screens are completed within the Youth Development rule timeframes.To work in conjunction with the Senior Academy Physiotherapist for provision of all physiotherapy duties associated with the Academy, U9-U16 teams.Support coordination of part-time therapist cover for youth tournaments, friendlies, weekend matches and academy tours.To work alongside the Sport Science team to deliver effective recovery and injury prevention strategies across all age groups.Ensure all protocols and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are updated and strictly followed to ensure a safe and efficient process when faced with any possible medical scenario.To support pre-signing medical assessments of all Academy players as required.