Barnsley Football Club
Location
Newport | United Kingdom
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Academy as Lead Physiotherapist. This is a full-time position and a crucial part of the Academy’s success
The Lead Physiotherapist is to lead the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of all Academy players, contributing to ensure all aspects of the Elite Performance Plan (EPPP) criteria are met, with direct responsibility for medical provisions for the Academy
Job Title
Lead Physiotherapist
Department
Medical
Reports to
Head of Performance
Direct Reports
Physio, therapists
Key Contacts
Internal – Academy Players, Academy Manager, Academy Head of Coaching, Academy Coaching Staff, Lead Academy Physio, Lead S&C Coach, Head of Academy recruitment, Academy Head of Operations
External- Opposition Club, Coaches, Parents
Location
Lliswerry High School, Nash Road, Newport
Hours
Full-time
Job Purpose
To assist enable Newport County AFC to provide performance support to the academy to assist player progression
Renumeration
Dependant on experience
Role Responsibilities & Key Duties
1
Responsible for implementing he vision and philosophy for the Performance Support Department
2
Assist and support departments of the academy including Sports Science, Medicine, Psychology, Nutrition & Analysis
3
Manage the Sports Therapists & set and monitor the department’s KPIs and ensure they are being maximised.
4
Ensure delivery of performance screening, testing, and profiling across the departments.
5
Provide medical feedback to all academy staff in the 12-week reviews.
6
Support on delivery for the development programme when required
7
Support on deliver of treatment to injured players when needed
8
Plan and deliver CPD to coaches, parents, and players regarding key areas in performance support
9
Manage a network of performance support interns throughout the season, providing continued support and guidance
10
Provide feedback to coaches
11
Work with 1 st team staff, Academy Manager and Sporting Director to link and align the Academy Performance Support Department to the 1 st team and club philosophy .
12
Ensure the implementation of data recording and provide insights for improved player performance .
13
Work collaboratively with players, parents/guardians & staff
14
Sound knowledge of manual therapy skills and sports rehabilitation
15
Sound knowledge of injury prevention methods and recover strategies
About The Candidate
Person Specification
BSc qualification in Physiotherapy
X
Working towards an MSc in Sports Science, Sports Performance Analysis, or similar discipline
X
A registered Physiotherapist member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and CSP
X
ITMMiF or equivalent
X
Working towardw FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football or an equivalent or higher qualification approved by the Board (if they are a registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC or a registered medical practitioner)
X
IT skills which should include video-editing skills and competence of using Microsoft Office
X
Ability to meet deadlines
X
X
A strong work ethic
X
Committed to completing work to a high quality
X
Valid DBS or be willing to undertake this check
X
Driving licence and access to transport
X
About The Club
Newport County AFC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
The safety and wellbeing of all staff, volunteers and participants under the care of the Club is paramount. All children and vulnerable adults who participate with the Club, regardless of age, culture, social background, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to safety and protection form abuse or harm.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
Newport County AFC is also committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We will support staff from different backgrounds to create the best environment for us all to prosper together.
The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds.New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where anapplication has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA BLicense. Aspartoftheapplicationprocess,youwillthereforebeaskedtodeclareyourethnicity D & IStatement
Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and thatpromoteequalityofopportunity.
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