Job Purpose

You will be responsible for the provision of injury reduction strategies and the treatment/rehabilitation of injured women’s and girl’s players during evening clinics, and providing first aid cover at matches and training as requested.

Job Description

Job Title - Women’s First Team & Girls’ Pathway Sports Therapist

Department - Community

Location - Select Car Leasing Stadium, M4 Jct 11, Reading, RG2 0FL

Salary - £15

Hours Of Work -

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, Sunday afternoons

Reports to - Emma Hopkins (Head of Women & Girl’s Football)

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Main Duties

·       To support in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all players within the women and girl’s pathway

·       To provide training and matchday cover from a medical perspective

·       Communication with Head of Women’s Football and coaches regarding player availability for training and matches

·       Support the education of all players and parents in terms of injury prevention and injury recovery

·       Implement, assist and follow rehabilitation programme for injured players

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential

·BSc in Physiotherapy or BSc in Sports Therapy

· Pitch side trauma qualification (FA ITMMiF/ATMMiF or equivalent) Football Association Safeguarding Children

Experience:

Desirable

· Experience of working in elite youth football and/or women’s football

Essential:

· Experience of working in football for a minimum of one year

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills:

Essential:

· Must be reliable and presentable

· Ability to effectively manage player parent and staff relationships

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your covering letter and CV to the address below

The closing date for this job role is Monday 1st December.

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