Assistant Academy Sport Therapist
Stockport County Football Club, Woodley, Stockport
Assistant Academy Sport Therapist
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Stockport County Football Club, Woodley, Stockport
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 31ab246608354fd0ba3b23279da6060f
Location ref: Woodley, Stockport
Full Job Description
- Match Day cover (home / away / tour) for Academy teams
- To be responsible for the Emergency Action Plans across all playing venues
- To lead and co-ordinate, with external support where necessary, the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions related to players within the Academy squad and the implementation of appropriate treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
- Pretraining management of players including strapping and taping, and administration of treatment as required.
- Close liaison with medical staff and if required Club Doctor, Sports Scientists, and other members of the multi- disciplinary team to optimise player medical care and performance.
- Delivery of individual and squad-based injury prevention programmes based on screening, past medical history and injury trends.
- Implement return to play (RTP) protocols for injured Academy players.
- The examination and assessment of all new players prior to signing for the club.
- Implementing strategies to maximise player performance on the football field from a medical perspective.
- Reporting of all injuries to the Academy manager and coaching staff and provide updates on all player's rehabilitation progress.
- Assist with the arrangement consultations with medical personnel and any relevant investigation related to an injury.
- Be involved in clinical governance and maintain professional registration.
- To ensure all medical supplies and equipment are fully stocked, replenished and secured as required.
- Contribute to the education of placement students working within the Academy Medical Department.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy/ Sports Therapy/ Sports Rehabilitation Degree - Registration with CSP and HCPC/SST/BASRAT
- Valid ITMMiF course
- Valid IFAS qualification
- Valid professional indemnity insurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of football and medical governing body regulations, including anti-doping regulations
- Research and development experience in injury prevention and rehabilitation
About Stockport County Stockport County is a club on the rise. For the past 11 years, we've finished higher every season, climbing from the National League North to finishing 3rd in League One, which has built on our rich and storied history that dates to 1883. With bold ownership, a strong leadership team, and a forward-thinking board, we're embarking on our next chapter of growth. This includes significant investments in renovating our stadium and training facilities, and the recent reinstatement of our academy, laying strong foundations for the future. Beyond the pitch, Stockport is transforming into a vibrant cultural hub in the Northwest. Our town boasts a thriving and rapidly growing arts, entertainment, and culinary scene, making it an incredibly dynamic place to live and work. We're passionate about our town and the local community, specially creating opportunities for young Stopfordians to find opportunities and thrive. With our rapid progression and shared trajectory, we believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Stockport County and the wider community to rise together and establish ourselves on both the national sporting and cultural stage. Role Overview
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