Elite Scholarship Therapist in Cambridge - EFL (English Football League)

Summary of vacancy

A new opportunity has arisen within the Elite Scholarship Programme at CRC in collaboration with Cambridge United FC for an honest, hardworking, and humble candidate in a role of Elite Scholarship Therapist.

The successful candidate will work across all Elite teams being responsible for providing injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, along with pitch side cover for both home and away fixtures. The successful candidate will work report to the CRC programmes manager.

The role will be based at the clubs training grounds, and other linked venues. Attendance at all training and match days, home and away, will be required.

Lead responsibility for the management of the medical department of the Elite Scholarship Programme for all players of both the Male and Female teams.

To provide continuous communication of player injury status, rehab progress and availability to the Elite Scholarship Manager and other relevant coaching staff.
To manage, review and implement the best strategy to continuously improve the medical support within the programme as best as possible.
Develop and support an activation/pre-hab programme for all players within the programme.
To produce weekly and monthly injury reports for the ESM, providing accountability for the department and actively seeking to follow best practice.
Assist in the production and maintenance of emergency action plans.
Maintain accurate and professional documentation in line with professional standards
To ensure all clinical examinations and therapeutic interventions are documented and communicated in line with professional staff.
To act in a manner that supports the club and academy vision and values at all times, and ensure the Academy Values are adhered to by the players within the CRC programme.
To ensure effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.

To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience	Required	Desirable
BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation	P
Level 4 ITMMiF qualification or equivalent	P
Recent and in-date Enhanced DBS and FA Safeguarding Children Certificates	P
Membership with relevant governing body	P
Full UK Driving Licence	P
Experience working in an elite sporting environment with young athletes		P
Experience of working in an elite football academy setting		P
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams		P
Experience of paediatric assessments relating to sports injuries		P
Has an understanding of how elite players are developed		P
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic	P
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail	P
Reliable and committed	P
Ability to work independently and as part of a team	P
Able to communicate effectively	P
Willingness to work weekday evenings	P
Excellent team player and motivator	P

Mission, Vision & Values	Mission Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community. We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations. Vision Creating Memories We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments. Driving Standards & Performance We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education. Enhancing Lives We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport. Values We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values. Teamwork We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour. Hard Work We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Humility We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement	Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement	Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion	Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform

Elite Scholarship Therapist

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