Job Description
An exciting opportunity has come up to work in AFC Wimbledon’s feeder college as a sports therapist. The role will entail covering training and matchday fixtures.
Training times:
Mon 9-11, Tues 9-11, Fri 9-11
Games:
Weds 14:00 KO, Sundays 11:00 KO
Tasks and responsibilities
1. To provide medical cover for training sessions and weekend matches.
2. To carry out injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all college players.
3. To be responsible for accompanying the college and academy team squad on match days. This would include the pre-match medical preparation, the provision of on-field first aid and treatment, and the post-match medical recovery.
4. To keep up to date records of player injury & case notes.
5. To write rehabilitation programmes and prehabilitation programmes where necessary.
6. To effectively communicate with parents / guardians where required
7. To stay up to date on the latest research and medical findings.
8. Ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations set by the Football Association, Football League/Premier League.
9. To effectively communicate with the academy coaches, and lead academy therapist regarding players injuries and fitness status.
10. Attend all club in-house CPD days where required.
11. To always adhere to Academy policies and procedures regarding welfare of minors, ensuring compliance at all times when dealing with players under the age of 18 years old.
12. To arrive at least 15 minutes before the meet time for training sessions and matches.
In addition to these duties, the job holder is required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.
Qualifications
• BSc in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports rehabilitation or equivalent.
• Emergency First Aid / Pitch Side Trauma Course
• CRB / DBS
• Insured to practice
Capabilities – Essential
• Excellent communication, manner & people skills
• A self-starter, motivated & hard working
• Organised & able to use his or hers initiative
• Professional & diligent
• Able to work well within a team
• Open minded and willing to learn
• Car & driving licenses.
How to apply
To apply please forward a CV and cover letter to Toby.Evans@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk