Job Description

Job purpose:

To provide sports therapy support for our Female pathway across our Emerging Talent Centre, Girls Performance and Academy squads. Working alongside age group coaches, GK coaches and physical performance S&C staff to best support the player within the programme.

Role Competencies:

Planning Timescales:

Provide physiotherapy/sports therapy for the ETC & Girls Performance/ Academy including assessment, treatment and rehabilitation

Decision Making:

Develop, implement and evaluate rehabilitation programmes for the ETC & Girls Academy players.

Maintain appropriate medical and therapy records in keeping with the FA, CSP and HCPC, or SST requirements.

Impact & Influence:

The role will be primarily based at Fairfield's Sports Hub and will involve regular travel to away games.

Ensure governance within the MK Dons SET Female Talent pathway is adhered too

To ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and staff are a priority.

To perform other duties as required which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust.

To undertake every opportunity to promote a positive image of Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust.

Communication:

To support the relationships between club, player, and parent

Uphold good communication with the Senior Sports Therapist and Student Sports Therapists.

Liaise professionally and effectively with the ETC & Girls Academy coaching and medical staff and provide clear reports on all injuries and treatment plans

Lead & Develop:

Provide physiotherapy/sports therapy for the ETC & Girls Academy including assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation

Develop, implement and evaluate rehabilitation programmes for the ETC & Girls Academy

Operating Parameters:

Ensuring that players and parents abide by the Club's Code of Conduct and Respect guidelines

Complete all admin processes, session planning methodology, reviews and other operational requirements on time and to a high quality.

To store and maintain the kit and equipment you are given as part of your role.

To ensure accurate monitoring of records for all activities are maintained.

To be responsible for reporting all safeguarding issues when notified via the correct mechanisms

The role will be primarily based at Fairfield's Sports Hub and will involve regular travel to away games.

Essential & Desirable Job Criteria:

FA Safeguarding Children Course

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy or equivalent

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health and Care Professions Council registered or Member of the Society of Sports Therapists.

Pitch side first aid qualification, ideally ITMMIF.

Sound clinical assessment and treatment skills

Highly motivated, reliable, and proactive with a good understanding of the sport and their own scope of practice.

Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, , medical staff and such individuals in a personable and professional manner.

Flexible approach to work, to dedicate time to the club as the schedule determines.

Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards.

Highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality.

Full clean driving license

Attending relevant CPD

Knowledge and understanding of working with young players U7 to U18+

Ability to work in a team environment.

Understanding of various governing body football coaching plans and initiatives

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Store discount
Work Location: In person