Junior Academy TherapistMiddlesbrough FC

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Junior Academy Therapist, based at the Club’s training ground in Hurworth, near Darlington. 

  THE ROLE:

The successful individual will play a crucial role in assisting the Head Academy Physiotherapist and the Senior Academy Physiotherapist in the management of the medical services for the U9s-21s players

you will be responsible for:

• Attending any relevant academy training and matches home or away as directed by the Head Academy Physiotherapist.
• Working closely with the U9-16s Sports Rehabilitator to organise evening clinics for the U9-16s which includes rehabilitation and first aid training cover.
• Assisting in the co-ordination of the medical and orthopaedic screening of all academy players.
• Assisting in the rehabilitation process for all age groups from age U9-U21 under the guidance of senior staff members.
• Attending all appropriate briefings and training sessions organised by Middlesbrough Football Club.
• Ensuring that Safeguarding regulations and protocols are complied with.

About The Candidate

CANDIDATES SHOULD:

• Hold a BSc (hons) or MSc degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy / Rehabilitation.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the Club and have strong operational ability with an attention to detail
• FA ATMMiF (Level 5) trauma management or equivalent.
• The Job Holder must hold a full driving licence and have the use of a vehicle
• Experience in a Professional sport environment is desirable however not required as this is a junior position.
• Desirable to be ATMMiF qualified however training provided as not essential.
• Desirable to have FA Safeguarding however training provided as not essential.