About Us:

Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Charlton, south-east London. The club was founded on June 9^th, 1905 and has a very storied history from rising to the top-flight of English Football in the 1930s (First Division) and again in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, to winning the FA Cup in 1947 and to leaving their Valley home in the mid-1980s only to make an impassioned return in 1992. Historically, the women's team played under Charlton Athletic from 2000 to 2007 but were released to become an independently run team in 2007 following the men's team's relegation from the Premier League.

The women's team were originally formed as a non-professional team in 1991 and were highly successful in the early 2000s winning The FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Charity Shield, as well as coming runners-up in the top division in multiple seasons. In February 2021, the club acquired the Charlton Athletic Women's team, turning the team full-time professional, and integrating them to become one club again.

Currently, our men's first team competes in League One, the third tier of English football, and our women's team competes in the Women’s Championship, the second highest division of women's football in England. At Charlton, we are ‘one club’ and can be truly described as a ‘family club’.

Role Description:

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for supporting and implementing the delivery of the medical teams plan, established by the Head of Medical Services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing plans with the objectives of increasing attendances at home matches, creating fun and appealing match-day experiences and overseeing the delivery of fan engagement content and activities which support the development of a long-term loyal fan base for the club.

Responsibilities will include:

• The Sports Therapist will assist the Head of Medical and 1st Team physiotherapist in the development of the medical service

• Lead on the rehabilitation of injured players under the supervision of the Head of Medical Services.

• Implement injury prevention programs and return to play protocols for injured first team players.

• Delivery of soft-tissue therapy to predominately 1st Team players aimed at optimising players’ capacity to perform.

• Support the wider medical and performance team in providing elite level injury prevention and rehabilitation treatments as required.

• Take a proactive role in the investigation of, and delivery of, players recovery modalities both on an individualised and squad-based level.

• Be responsible for the upkeep of the training ground medical treatment space, including replenishment of consumables.


• Maintenance and management of stock, including ordering of all medical supplies and items of equipment though key medical suppliers.

​MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training / Abilities

• Level 5 qualification in Sports Massage

• ​Membership of a relevant regulating organisation

• Experience working in elite sports environments and/or with elite performers

• DBS check (will be performed at the point of offer)

• Valid Passport and right to work in the UK

• Able to drive with access to own vehicle

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening Cover

• Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative

• Highly organised with strong communication, IT and time management skills

• Embody Club values

• ITMMIF

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and schedules.

• Pro-active approach to personal development.

Specific Experience:

• Previously worked in football team environment and experienced in sport tissue.

Additional Information:

• This a full time role that includes work on weekends and evenings (negotiable);

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK;

• Charlton Athletic FC is committed to following relevant health & safety regulations and all members of staff are expected to be fully aware and adhere to, at all times, the Club’s H&S and fire safety procedures;

• Charlton Athletic Football Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment;


• CAFC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, color, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.