Casual Academy Physiotherapists / Sports Therapists

Job Description About The Role Colchester United Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking physiotherapist / sports therapist to join the team and work part-time to within our Category 2 academy programme. The role entails providing medical cover for the U9-16s during both training sessions and games. Reporting directly to the Lead U9-16 Therapist and Senior Academy Physiotherapist, the role will be the assessment and management of injuries of the schoolboy academy. Role Responsibilities & Key Duties Report back to the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and Lead U9-U16 therapist with injury updates and current status of players immediately after training sessions and matches. To have a full understanding of the clubs EAP (dependant on training/matchday venue) and to relay and co-ordinate the EAP to oppositions staff during matchdays To provide pitch side medical cover at training sessions and matchday fixtures both home and away To effectively communicate with coaches and

other academy medical staff regarding players status, rehabilitation progress and injuries To communicate effectively and timely with players parent regarding relevant medical information To assess and execute appropriate treatment and rehabilitation to injured players About The Candidate Membership of a nationally recognised professional physiotherapy or sport therapy association or equivalent (HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST) A good level of experience with diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes An extensive knowledge of the management of growth-related injuries, including knowledge of growth and maturation in young athletes. ITMMiF/ATMMiF or non-FA equivalent or willingness to complete Flexibility with days, hours and locations to support training and matches Able to work a minimum of 2 sessions a week or 4 sessions in a month Able to work part of a multidisciplinary team and report concerns to appropriate personnel Effective time management and
prioritisation skills Approachable, interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with good communication skills A full clean driving licence Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding. Rate of pay £35 per training session, £40 per home fixture. £50 per away fixture About The Club Colchester United FC are committed to safeguarding children and young people, thus the successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS). We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr