Job Location       Selhurst Park Stadium (SE25 6PU) & Academy Training Ground (BR3 1NZ)

Contract Type   Part-time/Fixed-term

Salary/ ROP        Competitive

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites – our London office, Selhurst Park stadium and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

• Appropriate first response and ongoing care to is delivered to players across the womens academy.


• Players experience a safe, secure, and supportive environment.


• Prepare and support players in transition across age groups and different environments.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Lead Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist and coaching staff regarding players’ injury status and availability


• Be in attendance for training sessions (and any matches) throughout the season


• Assess and manage injuries and illnesses to PGA and club pathway players


• Provide treatment and rehabilitation to players


• Design and deliver individual injury prevention programmes


• Deliver or oversee treatment for players needing ongoing rehabilitation through the off season


• Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodies


• Conduct medical screening of trialists


• Liaise with medical lead on all referrals


• Ensure the PGA Academy Manager is aware of rules and best practice for adequate physiotherapy / sports therapy provision (e.g., access, equipment, insurance) and PGA processes allow adherence to these guidelines


• Ensure treatment areas are kept clean and tidy, identify any health and safety risks and pass these on to appropriate members of the team


• Advise and direct other staff on the needs of players. Attend case management meetings and provide professional opinion / input / provide input where necessary to the IDP process


• Educate coaches on the physiotherapy / sports therapy provision, and how to help players get the best from it


• Perform weekly medical equipment checks and advise on actions required accordingly.


• Provide support based on each individual player’s needs; treat the person as well as the injury.


• Operate within professional boundaries, and follow agreed processes relating to referrals to other colleagues / agencies.


• Work with the PGA’s Safeguarding Manager to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all players and staff is always an operational priority


• Assist the PGA team with administrative activities such as injury audits


• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.


• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Sports Therapists
  
  
  
  • Full membership of the Society of Sports Therapy
  
  
  • Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise players
  
  
  • An up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be at least the Level 4 ITMMIF
  
  
  
  


• FA Safeguarding Children


• FA DBS

Desirable:

• UKAD Clean Sport Advisor


• Engages in professional development, for example:
  
  
  
  • Physical Development of Youth Female Players (growth and maturation, female athlete physiology & menstrual cycle)
  
  
  • Player support (e.g. - Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support)