First Team Soft Tissue Therapist in Coventry - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Coventry City Football Club is seeking a specialist Soft Tissue Therapist to work on a full-time basis with the First Team at the Club’s Training Ground, and providing match day cover for home and away games.

This role will ensure we are offering specialist and evidenced-based soft-tissue provision to all first team players. The candidate will need to have extensive knowledge of soft tissue/ massage techniques and be proficient at co-ordinating and delivering this in collaboration with the Head of Medical Services.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with an experienced and established Performance & Medical Team to further develop, implement and evaluate medical provision within the Club.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Medical Provision

To lead the soft tissue provision for first team and U21 players, adhering to all professional standards and current best practice
To provide daily updates to the Head of Medical Services regarding players progress, highlighting all concerns
To contribute to the specialised recovery and injury processes provided to the first team playing squad

Communication

Attendance at morning meetings with the medical department to establish requirements for each training day
An integral part of the Performance & Medical Team, including working closely with the other Physiotherapists and Sport Science staff

Record-Keeping

Ensure all player records are kept up to date, adhering to all professional standards

The post-holder may be required to carry out other duties to assist with the smooth functioning of the Performance Department as required by the Head Coach, Performance Director and Head of Medical Services.

About The Candidate

Degree in relevant field
Postgraduate qualification in relevant field (desirable)
Previous experience of delivering soft tissue therapy in elite sport
Have extensive knowledge of evidenced-based soft tissue techniques for a variety of muscle groups
Full and valid driving licence
Strong interpersonal skills
Evidence of continuing professional development

About The Club

SAFEGUARDING

Coventry City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the company. An enhanced DBS check with barred list is a requirement of this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Coventry City FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability, or gender reassignment.

We operate a blind recruitment policy.

We work in accordance with the EFL’s Code of Practice and are signatories to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code.

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