About AFC Bournemouth

Entering an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history, we are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since our takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve our women’s team and youth setup overall.

Key off-field appointments have recently been made in business operations, ticketing, and partnerships to continue our efforts in improving the experience for our supporters.

In the Academy, since becoming a Category Two academy, this appointment will play a key role in that. This is a really exciting time to join the Academy, as we move on to the next stage and continue to support the 1st Team.

Academy Values:

• Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.
• Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
• Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
• Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.
Main Duties
To be an integrated member of the AFC Bournemouth Academy medical team, providing evidence-based advice, treatment, and medical assistance to players in the Foundation (and Youth) Development Phases.

• To provide appropriate medical support to all U9-16 players in the Academy, primarily focusing on the U9-U12 age group.
• To have a close working relationship with other Academy and First team medical staff when expertise is required for complex injury management.
• To work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaise effectively with lead coaches, sports scientists and other MDT staff regarding player availability, injury status and rehabilitation plans.
• Ensure all Academy training nights, injury clinics & matches are adequately covered medically.
• Perform pre-season medical testing as deemed appropriate for the FP and YDP groups and provide subsequent injury risk reduction programmes for Academy players.
• Assist in the organization of cardiac screening for all players in compliance with the FA/EFL.
• Be a point of contact for parents/guardians of Academy players regarding any medical queries.
• To ensure all Academy Players (FP/YDP) medical records and documentation is kept up to date on PMA in conjunction with EPPP requirements.
• To assist in undertaking injury audits for all FP and YDP players ensuring information is kept in-line with EPPP guidelines, and feedback findings to MDT.
• Accompany Academy players to medical appointments when required.
• Assist with the medical support for the YDP, U18’s and Development Squad when required.
• To carry out any other tasks directed by your line manager.
• Contribute to the Elite Performance CPD programme by participating in the monthly CPD’s and joining in with weekly medical team discussions regarding long term injured players.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Key knowledge

Required Qualifications

• BSs (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy
• A member of the CSP and HCPC or Society of Sports Therapists
• Up to date ITMMiF (Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football) qualification
• A good understanding of long-term athletic development and its implications for the multi-disciplinary approach across the Elite Player Performance Pathway
• Experience of working with elite developing athletes
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio
• Up to date FA Safeguarding Children certificate
• Prior to commencement, an Enhanced DBS will be required

Desired Qualifications

• ATMMiF (Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football) or ATMMiF-R

Staff Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.

How to apply

Please send your CV & covering letter to email.