Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to deliver ongoing care, and a safe and supportive environment, at our Girls Emerging Talent Centre, and Boys Emerging Talent Squad. You will be responsible for appropriate medical supervision and high-quality injury prevention and rehabilitation, joining a team of experienced and dedicated coaches, developing the next generation of footballers.
What we offer
- Regular hours to suit your schedule;
- London Living Wage salary as a minimum;
- Training and development opportunities across our teams;
- The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club;
- Make a difference to the lives of young people in South London.
Job description
As Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist you will:
- Liaise with coaching staff regarding players' injury status and availability;
- Design and deliver individual injury prevention programmes;
- Operate within professional boundaries, and follow agreed processes relating to referrals to other colleagues / agencies;
- Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodies.
Person specification
As successful candidate you will:
- Have a passion for youth sports development;
- Have experience working with players aged 8-16 in a sport setting;
- Be a HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered Physiotherapist, or a Sports Therapist who holds a degree in Sports Therapy and has full membership of the SST (Society of Sports Therapy);
- Have an in-date Advanced Emergency Aid qualification;
- Be reliable, organised, flexible and willing to learn;
- Be available for some evening, weekend and/or holiday work.
The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 25 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most hard-to-reach and hard-to-help. We work with over 13,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.