Hull City Football Club are looking to recruit an ambitious, vibrant and passionate professional to join our team in the position of Head of Academy Physiotherapy.

As our Head of Academy Physiotherapy, you'll be at the forefront of providing world class medical care to players of all ages within our Academy pathway, while supporting those in the medical team with their professional development.

Position Type: Permanent, Full time working 37.5 hours per week. Hours may include evenings and weekends to cover match days.
Location: Hull City Academy, Bishop Burton College
Salary: £35-£40k dependent on experience

About the role:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the Academy Medical department, working closely with the Academy doctor and full-time Physiotherapists
• Oversee all injuries throughout the Academy making sure they are properly assessed and the correct rehabilitation strategies adopted
• Arrange for any additional medical assessments and interventions from external or internal specialist as required
• Complete regular medical audits, reviewing medical records from both full and part time medical staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards of practice
• Lead on the implementation of injury prevention protocols
• Assist colleagues with the completion and security of all medical insurance documentation and screening (cardiac, orthopaedic, osteopathic and podiatry) related to all Academy players
• Fulfil the role of a Chartered Physiotherapist in the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of PDP and YDP players, ensuring a high standard of care if maintained at all times
• Responsible for providing emergency aid cover for Academy training sessions accompanying teams on match days as required and if requested, provide emergency aid cover for training sessions and/or games for any squad
• Assist in the delivery of on-field and gym-based rehabilitation sessions
• Deliver and develop of all medical/health, sports science and strength and conditioning related matters
• Deliver and design, in conjunction with the other members of the medical and science department, daily pre-activation and injury risk reduction strategies

What are we looking for?

• BSc (hons) or MSc in Physiotherapy - Essential
• Chartered Physiotherapist - Desirable
• ATMMiF certificate (level 5 emergency aid certificate) - Desirable
• At least 2 years’ experience working within a sporting environment, ideally in elite sport and preferably football - Desirable
• Previous people management experience - Desirable
• High level of planning and organization, with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with players, parents and coaches in order to support health and wellbeing, injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance needs
• Comprehensive presentation skills, with the ability to lead and deliver PDP medical/health education programmes to staff and players
• Focused on individual player development within a team process
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and weekends
• The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Why choose us?
• An attractive annual leave package, that increases on service with the organisation.
• 20% off at the Tiger Leisure Store
• 2 x season cards for you and/or your family to attend Hull City home games (following probation)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity for career progression and CPD