U9-16 Casual Schoolboy Therapist - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - Portsmouth Football Club

Portsmouth Football Club

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Portsmouth Football Club U9-16 Casual Schoolboy Therapist

Reports to:
Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Remuneration:
£35 per training / clinic session and £48 per home match and £59 per away match.

Role summary

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen within the Portsmouth FC academy medical department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about developing high level young athletes.

Working within a well-respected Category 3 academy, the chosen applicant will work alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and other part-time therapists to provide excellent evidence-based care to the young footballers in the academy.

This will include providing medical services to the schoolboys and pitch side cover to the schoolboy teams on match days.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing pitch side cover for training sessions and matches in the schoolboy programme.

There may be opportunity for the successful individual to assist on Saturdays with pitch side cover and assist in treatment clinics for the U9-16's in the evenings.

This is an ideal role for a qualified sports therapist or physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a young elite footballing environment.

The successful applicant will also receive CPD as part of the departmental programme.

Key Tasks

Liaising with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist to optimise assessment and treatment of academy schoolboy players.
Liaising effectively with the coaching staff to keep them informed on player availability.
Assisting with prehab and rehab within the academy from U916's.
Assisting in evening clinics to assess and treat injuries from the U916 age groups effectively and efficiently.
Provide pitch side trauma cover during evening training sessions.
Provide pitch site trauma cover during schoolboys' fixtures on Sunday.
Keep the PMA updated regarding players' injuries and rehabilitation sessions.

Requirements of the role:

Qualifications:

BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy
HCPC membership if physiotherapist
CSP/SST membership
Pitch side trauma certificate (e.g. ITMMiF or equivalent

- financial assistance available to be discussed at interview)

Skills and experience:

Experience in assessing and rehabilitating sports injuries
Ability to encourage and manage young footballers.
Full driving licence
Flexibility around working hours.
Up to date CPD
Computer literacy
Experience of paediatric assessment and treatment
An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment
Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable)
Experience of using PMA system (desirable)

Personal attributes:

Commitment and strong work ethic
Genuine team player
Loyal
Trustworthy
Reliable
Proactive

How to apply

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General information

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We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse.

Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Note:

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