Job Description
Exeter City Football Club are seeking part-time and casual Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists to assist their Academy Sports Science and Medicine Team in the transition of young athletes into full-time professionals. The successful applicant will be responsible for pitch-side cover, acute injury assessment and early injury management of young players (9 – 18 years of age) in training and match settings during evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will be expected to work within the framework for the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) for a Category 3 Academy; this opportunity requires a focus on the development of young athletes with the early identification of injury risk and the implementation of accurate prevention strategies being essential. Applicants will be expected to commit to 2-3 regular time slots per week for evening/weekend training sessions or matches throughout the season and must be willing to complete or have completed the FA Intermediate First Aid for Sports Qualification.
Duties:
Medical Provision at Matches and Training
• Independent pitch-side cover under the overall direction of the Head Academy Physiotherapist
• Acute injury assessment and management of Academy players.
• The provision of organised clinics during training sessions and pre/post games.
• Communicate injury updates to the Head Academy Physiotherapist
Injury Management
• To provide evidence-based assessment and acute management to injured Academy players.
• Complete all necessary medical documentation on the appropriate day/night of service delivery.
• Place player welfare, safety and education as a top priority at all times.
• Implement rehabilitation programs under the direction of the Head Academy Physiotherapist and Senior Physiotherapists.
Injury Reduction Strategies
• Work alongside the sports science team in order to deliver injury prevention strategies to all players throughout the season.
• To educate players on responsible management of injuries and injury prevention strategies.
Communication
• Ensure effective communication with relevant Academy coaching staff, medical personnel and parents/carers where relevant and provide updates on individual’s rehabilitation.
• Complete all documentation as per CSP guidelines
• To partake in the reporting of injuries and auditing within the academy
Essential Requirements
• Chartered Physiotherapist or Qualified Sports Therapist
• Experience working within a sports environment
• A proven interest in sports physiotherapy and performance development
• Previous pitch-side immediate care experience
• High professional standards and a commitment to continued professional development.
• Prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• To have or be willing to complete the FA Intermediate First Aid for Sports Qualification
• To have or be willing to complete the FA Safeguarding Children Qualification
• Complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check (formally CRB)
Desirable Attributes
• Experience in the provision of Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy within an elite sports environment
• Experience of working within a paediatric environment
• Previous Sports Science degree
• Relevant post-graduate CPD courses
Exceptional new graduates with relevant previous experience will be considered. Recruitment is subject to DBS clearance. ECFC is an equal opportunities employer all candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.
Interviews will be held the week of the 20th March.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter and curriculum vitae to harry.knapman@ecfc.co.uk.