Job Description
THE ROLE
The primary objective of the role is to support the delivery of a world leading Physiotherapy services to England Men’s youth Development teams (u15-u21). The role with have a specific focus on overseeing the players within the U15-U17 phase. This service will support the coaching and Talent Identification processes and will provide performance advantages through optimal availability of players.
The successful candidate will assist in the development of FA Medical policies and issues across all levels of Football, as well as being responsible for the delivery of world leading physiotherapy and other therapy services to other development teams as required
Key elements of the role will include:
•Support the delivery of an excellent physiotherapy service to England Men’s development teams which includes assessment / screening and the delivery of rehabilitation and manual therapies.
•Deliver world class physiotherapy to Men’s youth developments teams (U15-U21) on international camps, with an expectation to be on the road for approximately 100-120 days per year.
•Be based at St Georges Park on a full time basis when not on camp working as key member of the Performance Services team, working closely with the coaching staff and team operations staff.
•Assist in the management of itinerant physiotherapists for male teams in the youth development phase.
•Assist in the development of guidelines, policies and related educational content for all aspects of performance medicine across the game
•Ensure a close working relationships with Men’s national coaches and support staff to ensure a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach at all times
•Develop and maintain close working relationships with peers in professional clubs for international players at youth development phase (U15-U21). Ensuring high level of communication with clubs on a regular basis, with clubs visits when necessary.
•Assist in the leadership and delivery of key internal and external research projects which underpin future service development and the development of policies and guidelines for the whole game
•Contribute to working and steering groups which underpin key strategic aims
•Develop and maintain an extensive network of organisations and individuals outside football with whom to share and develop best practice
•Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities
THE PERSON
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and experience:
•Chartered physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
•Extensive experience as a Physiotherapist working in full time elite sport for more than 3 years.
•Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
•Track record of successfully integrating into established and developing coaching teams
•Excellent Physiotherapy and rehabilitation delivery skills
•Good planning skills
In addition, candidates would ideally need to possess the following:
•Experience in International sport
•Experience in International or Club Football
•Be a member of the ACPSEM – or show an extensive CPD portfolio
•Hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification
You will also demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. You will display behaviours to maintain and enhance good relationships which will help develop The FA’s positive professional profile across the business and wider industry.
The Football Association Group promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.
TO APPLY
If you believe you have what it takes to make a difference to England Team success, please get in touch.
For an informal discussion about the role contact e-mail steve.kemp@thefa.com (Men’s Lead Physiotherapist), please note that C.V’s or applications sent to this email will not be accepted.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 11th July 2016
Please note that final assessment day will take place on Wednesday 10th August 2016.