WREXHAM AFC Women's & U19 Lead Sports Therapist

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• BSc Sports Therapy/BSC Sports Rehabilitation (or academic equivalent of higher degree).
• Must be registered with a recognised professional body
• A valid sports trauma injury / first aid / pitch side qualification..
• Previous experience working in a similar role in football, or full-time sport environment including experience in managing and co-ordinating the delivery of injury diagnosis, treatment and performance strategies (elite sport a preference).
• Extensive clinical assessment and treatment skills with a sound understanding of rehabilitation process.
• Maintenance on contemporary, legible and appropriate medical records, audits, registers and their confidential storage using appropriate software (including experience and knowledge of GPS data and relevant to rehabilitation and training.)
• The role will involve working weekdays, weekends and some evenings according to match and training schedules.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION - SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, MDT and coaches in a calm and professional manner.
• A flexible approach to working hours and job role.
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability to changing environment at short notice.
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Evidence of being a strong team player and ability to provide and receive feedback.
• Proficient knowledge of football, both tactically and technically.
• Be innovative with progression of the department.
• An outgoing and confident personality, with good interpersonal and social skills to motive the MDT team.
• Able to work using own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Hands on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed.    As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.