Academy Physiotherapist (Full Time)

• Report daily to the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and contribute to the formal monthly departmental meetings and informal weekly meetings.
• Planning and leading the implementation of rehabilitation for all u18’s players.
• Work alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist with the planning and implementation of rehabilitation for the Youth Development Phase and Foundation Phase Players
• Planning the implementation of individual group testing / screening sessions for all u18 players
• Lead the planning and implementation of the injury prevention for all u18 players
• Work with u18 head coach and Academy Sports Scientist with regards to training load planning
• Work in collaboration with the Head Sports Science and Medicine and other club Sport Science staff to provide specific physical development training sessions for u18’s players
• Liaise with the club Nutritionist to aid planning and implementation of academy nutritional strategy for all u18’s players
• Liaise with the club Psychologist to aid planning and implementation of academy psychology strategy for all u18’s players
• Contribute to weekly CPD within the Academy Sports Science & Medicine department
• Lead the match-day Physiotherapy provision for the u18’s squad and work alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist with academy training sessions & weekend fixtures
• Record all data and online medical notes onto the PMA & Benchmark systems in line with the EPPP requirements

Essential

 

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 
• HCPC Registration
• Full member of the CSP
• Valid ATMiFF (or be willing to undertake ATMiFF as soon as possible)
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to accurately manage data
• Able to be flexible with their working week to cope with the demands of the role
• Full UK driving license
• Previous MSK experience, ideally in a sporting setting

   

  Desirable

   

• Previous experience of EPPP and PMA data input
• Evidence of working with youth elite athletic development
• Experience of working within a professional football environment

This Job Description may be changed and/or amended at the discretion of the Club

Crewe Alexandra Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.