The role requires the candidate:

• Provide pitch-side emergency aid and acute injury management at training and fixtures for players aged 8-16 years.
• Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by Mansfield Town FC both inside & outside the Club.
• Liaising with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine, optimise assessment and treatment of academy schoolboy players.
• Provide pitch side trauma cover during evening training sessions (potential cover Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
• Provide pitch site trauma cover during schoolboys’ fixtures on Sunday (home and away).
• To support the sport science and medicine programme.
• Comply with all legislation, company policies and procedures and always maintain the highest standards and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with all up-to-date health and safety regulations and procedures maintaining safe working practices and conditions.
• Leading by example to deliver excellence across all areas of the company.
• Be an integral part of Mansfield Town FC’s medical team and the academy.
• Promote and implement good practice and positive engagement with colleagues which a culture that builds a satisfied and motivated workforce that results in minimal attrition.

About The Candidate

Requirements of the role.

Qualifications:

- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation (Essential)
- HCPC registration and CSP membership if Physiotherapist (Essential)
- SST/BASRAT membership if Sports Therapist/Sports Rehabilitator (Essential)
- FA Level 4 ITMMIF (Essential)

Skills and experience:

- Experience in assessing and rehabilitating sports injuries
- Ability to encourage and manage young footballers
- Full driving licence
- Flexibility around working hours
- Up to date CPD
- Computer literacy
- Experience of paediatric assessment and treatment
- An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment
- Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable)

Personal attributes:

- Commitment and strong work ethic
- Genuine team player
- Loyal
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Proactive
About The Club

BAME Declaration

The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds.
M.T.F.C. welcomes Male Applicants and Female Applicants of BAME origin.

How to apply

Please note that this is a vital position within the Academy department at Mansfield Town Football Club and will require a high degree of commitment to the role, including evenings and weekends. Please send a C.V. and Covering Letter/Written Application to email.