You will be responsible for the provision of injury reduction strategies and the treatment/rehabilitation of injured women’s and girl’s players during evening clinics, and providing first aid cover at matches and training as requested.

Job Title - Women’s First Team & Girls’ Pathway Sports Therapist

Department - Community

Location - Select Car Leasing Stadium, M4 Jct 11, Reading, RG2 0FL

Salary - £15

Hours Of Work -

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, Sunday afternoons

Reports to - Emma Hopkins (Head of Women & Girl’s Football)

·       To support in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all players within the women and girl’s pathway

·       To provide training and matchday cover from a medical perspective

·       Communication with Head of Women’s Football and coaches regarding player availability for training and matches

·       Support the education of all players and parents in terms of injury prevention and injury recovery

·       Implement, assist and follow rehabilitation programme for injured players

Qualifications:

Essential

·BSc in Physiotherapy or BSc in Sports Therapy

· Pitch side trauma qualification (FA ITMMiF/ATMMiF or equivalent) Football Association Safeguarding Children

Experience:

Desirable

· Experience of working in elite youth football and/or women’s football

Essential:

· Experience of working in football for a minimum of one year

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills:

Essential:

· Must be reliable and presentable

· Ability to effectively manage player parent and staff relationships

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure