Salary: £20.00 per hour

Hours: Fridays 6.30pm-9pm in Beckenham

Contract: Sessional

Closing Date: Rolling applications

Interview Date: As applications received

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.