Job Description
Ipswich Town Football Club is looking to appoint a full-time Senior Academy Physiotherapist to join the Performance Support team within the Academy. The Academy has a rich history of developing young footballers and the successful candidate will perform vital work that contributes to the successful player journey, and have the opportunity to develop as a Physiotherapist to the highest level.
The Senior Academy Physiotherapist will oversee the development, co-ordination and implementation of all medical musculoskeletal matters in relation to the Professional Development Phase (PDP) with specific focus to the U18 age group. The successful candidate will deliver screening, assessment, treatment and management of rehabilitation schedules of Academy players, whilst contributing to enhancing player development and sporting performance.
The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of the sports medicine within a paediatric population and knowledge on training and performance of elite young athletes.

Reports to:
Head of Sports Science & Medicine.
Location:
The normal place of work will be the Ipswich Town Football Club Training Ground, Playford Road, Rushmere, Ipswich IP4 5RQ.
You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements and to the satisfaction of Ipswich Town Football Club.
Hours:
Flexibility is essential for this role. This is a full-time role requiring flexibility to work regular evenings and weekends, plus regular travel to away matches. Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required. Work may be subject to change with less than 24 hours notice on occasions.

Job Purpose
– To support, coordinate, develop and implement medical musculoskeletal matters in relation to the Professional Development Phase (PDP) Academy players alongside the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine
– To co-ordinate in conjunction with Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine, and Academy doctor all aspects of medical screening, assessment, treatment and management of rehabilitation schedules of Academy players, with particular responsibilities to the PDP groups.
– To be an integral part of the Elite Performance team, in conjunction with other medical, sports science, strength and conditioning, and psychology staff, in the development of both the Physical Development and Physical Performance pathways for the PDP.
– To ensure Youth Development Phase (YDP) players are physically ready to transition to PDP training alongside the Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning team.
– To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure elite player development.
Remuneration Dependent on qualifications and experience.

How to apply
To apply for the Senior Academy Physiotherapist position at Ipswich Town Football Club, please send a covering letter and CV to james.reynolds@itfc.co.uk