Academy Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist or Rehabilitator

Swindon Town Football Club

Job Description

Academy Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist or Rehabilitator

Location: Match day venues

Reports to: Academy Senior Physiotherapist

Fixed Term / Part-Time Contract - Weekends

Salary: Sessional/hourly rates

Overall purpose of the job

Coordinate and lead the match day medical provision for the foundation and youth development phases.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Medicine

• Match-day medical management foundation and youth development phases (Weekends)
• Provide emergency pitch-side first aid (ITMMiF qualification required)
• Where planned and communicated, deliver rehabilitation to players in line with their plan
• Data collection – where planned and communicated, capture player heights and other data as required
• EAP walk-through (check and confirmation with opposition medical staff)
• Check kit and equipment logistics, stock and condition prior to use
• Awareness of players' medical conditions, history, RTP and modifications
• Communication post-game with medical staff regarding injuries, assessments, and next actions
• Provide post-game action plan & guidance for injured player, and specifically their parent/adult (following club and EFL guidance regarding concussion)
• Attend medical meetings and CPD
• Record all data and update medical notes on KML iP in line with the EFL Youth Development Rules and medical governance requirements

Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Senior Physiotherapist