Cambridge United are hiring a temporary Academy Therapist to support the Academy Medical Team with the day-to-day medical provision of our young players...
Working hours for the successful applicant are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm at a rate of £13 ph.
Key Job outcomes:
- To provide continuous communication of player injury status, rehab progress and availability to the Head of Medical and other medical staff.
- To support gym-based rehab, injury assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- To support the activation/pre-hab programme for all players within the programme.
- To 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 always supports the club and academy vision and values and ensure the Academy Values are adhered to by the players.
- To ensure effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
Person specification:
- BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation
- Level 4 ITMMiF qualification or equivalent
- Level 3 first aid qualification
- Recent and in-date Enhanced DBS and FA Safeguarding Children Certificates
- Membership with relevant governing body
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working in an elite sporting environment with young athletes
- Experience of working in an elite football academy setting
- Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
- Experience of paediatric assessments relating to sports injuries
- Has an understanding of how elite players are developed
Working hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm at a rate of £13 ph.
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The deadline for applications is Friday 13 September.
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 against staff 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.
