A new opportunity has arisen within the Elite Scholarship Programme at CRC in collaboration with Cambridge United FC for an honest, hardworking, and humble candidate in the role of Elite Scholarship Therapist.
The successful candidate will work across all Elite teams, being responsible for providing injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, along with pitch side cover for both home and away fixtures. The successful candidate will report to the CRC programmes manager.
The role will be based at the club's training grounds and other linked venues. Attendance at all training and match days, home and away, will be required.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead responsibility for the management of the medical department of the Elite Scholarship Programme for all players of both the Male and Female teams.
* Provide continuous communication of player injury status, rehab progress, and availability to the Elite Scholarship Manager and other relevant coaching staff.
* Manage, review, and implement the best strategy to continuously improve the medical support within the programme.
* Develop and support an activation/pre-hab programme for all players within the programme.
* Produce weekly and monthly injury reports for the ESM, providing accountability for the department and actively seeking to follow best practice.
* Assist in the production and maintenance of emergency action plans.
* Maintain accurate and professional documentation in line with professional standards.
* Ensure all clinical examinations and therapeutic interventions are documented and communicated in line with professional staff.
* Act in a manner that supports the club and academy vision and values at all times, ensuring the Academy Values are adhered to by the players within the CRC programme.
* Ensure effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
* Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
About The Candidate
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Required
* BSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation
* Level 4 ITMMiF qualification or equivalent
* Recent and in-date Enhanced DBS and FA Safeguarding Children Certificates
* Membership with relevant governing body
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience working in an elite sporting environment with young athletes
* Experience of working in an elite football academy setting
* Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
* Experience of paediatric assessments relating to sports injuries
* Understanding of how elite players are developed
Personal Qualities/Attributes
* Hardworking and enthusiastic
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Reliable and committed
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to communicate effectively
* Willingness to work weekday evenings
* Excellent team player and motivator
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