GB American Football are looking for therapists to join the medical team. You will be providing pitchside support and will need to be available for weekend training sessions. There is also the opportunity to provide support domestic and international games.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leads with planning of sessions and risk assessments of venues.


• Assess acute and chronic injuries as required


• Document injuries and liaise with Team Lead


• Perform first aid management for training sessions and games


• Liaise with Team Lead, coaches and staff as required with updates on injuries and return to play status


• Provide pre and post training/game treatments for MSK injuries as scheduled by the Team Lead

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Sports Therapy/Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy etc


• Registered with governing or membership body with full insurance


• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate pitch side/sports team experience (preferably in contact sports and not to include University placement hours)


• In date pitch side First Aid qualification or equivalent


• Competent with strapping and taping


• Availability and accessibility to travel around the UK and abroad for training sessions and games

Key competencies

• High level of integrity.


• Excellent organisation and time management skills


• Be able to communicate concisely, effectively and with transparency.


• Act as a positive role model for the sport


• Take responsibility and be accountable for collective actions.


• Be able to work in partnership to develop solutions to challenges.


• Demonstrable commitment to ethics within sport.


• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and equity


• Enthusiasm for the sport of American football

How to apply

Please only apply with a covering letter and CV if you meet the minimum requirements, and send to email.