Casual Academy Therapist

THE ROLE:

To provide medical provision for academy players during training sessions and matchdays, including pre-match/training player preparations, pitch-side first aid and trauma management and post-match/training medical care.

CONTRACT: Casual

LOCATION: The Nigel Eady County Ground, The Royal Agricultural University, New College, Deer Park School

SALARY: Competitive, Sessional

REPORTS TO: Head of Academy Medical and Lead U9-U16 Therapist

HOURS: Flexible in line with business needs

DEPARTMENT: Academy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Provide pitch side medical cover at designated weekday and weekend academy fixtures.

·      Provide pitch side medical cover at training sessions.

·      Ensure all medical equipment is maintained appropriately

·      Carry out on pitch and pitch side assessments and deliver appropriate treatment to injured players.

·      Referral of musculoskeletal injuries to academy injury clinics led by the Lead U9-16 Therapist

·      Liaise with the Academy coaching team and Academy medical staff regarding the medical status of Academy players and any injuries sustained during games.

·      Liaise with Parents to pass on any relevant medical information concerning athletes under your care.

·      Communicate effectively with all team members regarding squad availability, injury status and rehabilitation progress.

·      Report back to the Head of Academy and Lead U9-U16 therapist with injury updates and current status of player’s immediately after training sessions and matches.

·      Co-ordinate and outline EAP’s with opposition medical members of staff on matchdays.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

·      Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport

·      Exceptional and adaptable communication skills

• Able to work independently, showing initiative, taking responsibility and thinking logically
• Able to work part of a multidisciplinary team

·      High attention to detail

·      Passionate: taking great pride and enthusiasm in your work

• Flexible - able to perform a variety of roles in different settings throughout the stadium and surrounding areas

·      Approachable

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

·      Degree in, or working towards: BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Sports Therapy, BSc Sports Rehabilitation, BSc Paramedic Science, BSc Medical Science, Medicine, or similar medical / healthcare / sports related degree. Or significant first-aid / trauma care experience

·      HCPC/CSP/BASRaT registration or equivalent

·      Experience in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes

·      A minimum pitch side first aid qualification of EFAiF Level 2

·      Effective and appropriate communication skills

·      Effective time management and prioritisation skills

·      Full clean UK driving licence

DESIRABLE:

·      ITMMiF/ATMMiF or non-FA equivalent or willingness to complete

·      Experience working with younger athletes in an academy setting

BENEFITS:

·      Reimbursement from the ITMMiF course cost upon completion of 2 matchdays per month for 10 months

·      CPD events

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people, as well as being an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS)

Who We Are:

The Club

Swindon is the Hub of football for all of Wiltshire, being the only professional team in the entire County.

Founded in 1879, we entered the footballing world with the name Swindon AFC, soon becoming Spartans and finally Swindon Town FC in 1883. The club turned professional in 1894 as a founder of the southern league and competed in the then Western League.

Fall forward many years to recent history and the club has enjoyed many high moments through lifting the EFL Trophy with Don Rogers, competing in European Competitions in the 1970’s to gaining promotion to the Premier league in the early 1990’s.

Winning ways continued through the 2000’s with League wins in 2012 and 2020.

The club recognises community and local people as a key factor in its success, reflected in our values of Industry, Adventure and Humility.

The Academy

Our Academy has been dedicated to helping young individuals unlock their maximum potential as people and players for many years.

We are a highly ambitious Academy, holding Category 3 status, with vision to continuously grow our programme and how we aid youth development across various disciplines.

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As an Academy, we believe in the key values of the football club through Industry, Adventure and Humility. Operating in a values driven environment that empowers development.

Why Swindon

Through Culture, we want to create a family actioned by Freedom, Creativity and lastly a Togetherness. Our commitment is to create a place where all can learn and grow, not just the boys that are in our care.

Through this commitment, you can expect from us that we will help you grow and develop through individualised development plans, deep insights into the Swindon Identity and opportunity to operate across the Academy to gather more knowledge around our Identity and how why the role you play is important.