Home → Jobs
Future Lionesses Goalkeeping Centre Physio(s) - Casual
The Football Association
Here at The FA we are responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, from grassroots through to the professional game
Job Posted- 27 Nov 2024
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Dec 2024
What You'll Do?
- Lead the delivery of proactive medical and related services at the Future Lionesses Goalkeeping Centres as required.
- Support the acute injury management of players in the Centre in line with department frameworks.
- Lead on emergency action planning and intervening with appropriate medical provision.
- Ensure clear communication of player status to coaching staff and other multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members at each session.
- Keep physiotherapy records of all consultations, ensuring records are confidential and secure via an Athlete Management System.
- Effectively capture, record, and utilize data to support player management.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Goalkeeping Coaches and performance support staff to ensure an effective multi-disciplinary approach to delivery.
- Ability to review and adapt processes to fit the programme demand.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with players, parents, coaching staff, and key stakeholders (such as Talent Technical Coaches and Club Coaches)
- Develop and uphold strong communication channels with Coach Development Officers, FA Goalkeeping Pathway Lead and FA staff.
- Maintain relevant and in-date qualifications including FA DBS and FA Safeguarding Children qualification.
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
What You'll Need?
Essentially for the role:
Qualifications:
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or equivalent.
- FA Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Member of the CSP or equivalent.
- Current ITMMiF or ATMMIF qualification (equivalent courses may be considered)
- Hold the appropriate indemnity insurance for elite sports and working with children.
- FA Safeguarding Course Qualification.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to work evenings.
- Good planning and prioritisation skills.
Beneficial to also have:
Experience:
- Experience as a therapist in elite/youth sports.
- Experience working pitch side and management of acute injuries.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the women's game and the Women's England Talent Pathway.
- Strong evidence-based physiotherapy delivery skills.
How to Apply
Please click APPLY NOW to begin the application process.
Still Deciding?