Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist, sports therapist, or sports rehabilitator to join AFC Wimbledon Academy (U9-U16) to provide medical cover for training and matches. These will primarily be weekday evenings and weekend mornings, however extra work is available during school holidays.
Tasks and responsibilities
1. To provide medical cover for evening training sessions and weekend matches.
2. To carry out injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all academy players (U9s-U16s)
3. To be responsible for accompanying the academy team squad on match days. This would include the pre-match medical preparation, the provision of on-field first aid and treatment, and the post-match medical recovery.
4. To keep up to date records of player injury & case notes.
5. To write rehabilitation programmes and prehabilitation programmes where necessary.
6. To effectively communicate with parents / guardians where required
7. To hand over all injury cases and updates from your most recent session to the therapist picking up the following session.
8. To stay up to date on the latest research and medical findings.
9. Ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations set by the Football Association, Football League/Premier League.
10. To effectively communicate with the academy coaches, and lead academy therapist regarding players injuries and fitness status.
11. Attend all club in-house CPD days where required.
12. To attend, as and when, appropriate meetings regarding key issues within the Academy.
13. To always adhere to Academy policies and procedures regarding welfare of minors, ensuring compliance at all times when dealing with players under the age of 18 years old.
14. To arrive at least 15 minutes before the meet time for training sessions and matches.
In addition to these duties, the job holder is required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.
Qualifications
• BSc in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports rehabilitation or equivalent.
• Emergency First Aid / Pitch Side Trauma Course
• CRB / DBS
• Insured to practice
Capabilities – Essential
• Excellent communication, manner & people skills
• A self-starter, motivated & hard working
• Organised & able to use his or hers initiative
• Professional & diligent
• Able to work well within a team
• Open minded and willing to learn
How to apply
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to Toby.Evans@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk with “Academy Therapist Position” in the subject header.