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U9 - U16 Academy Physiotherapist
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Academy
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Job reference: REQ000393
Job description
Job Location: Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary/ROP: Competitive
Deadline: 23rd April 2025
Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees.
About this role:
If you are a physiotherapist with experience working in an elite sports environment, we have an opportunity for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and knowledgeable physiotherapist to join the growing medical department at the Academy for age groups U9 to U16.
You will be working alongside one other Academy Physiotherapist focusing on the U9s-U16s and reporting into the Head of Academy Physiotherapy / Academy Doctor.
Responsibilities:
* Providing clinic cover, which does include evening and weekend working
* Providing match cover which will require travelling with teams to away fixtures on occasion
* Assisting/Managing the part-time staff and ensuring all academy fixtures are covered by a therapist
* Working in conjunction with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and Academy Physiotherapist for provision of all physiotherapy duties associated with the Academy, in particular U9-U16s teams
* Assisting with all testing and screening of U9-U16 teams
* Updating key medical staff on all medical/injury concerns regarding Academy players
* Compiling a weekly report to all staff, with injury status and player availability for weekend fixtures
* Musculoskeletal assessment of Academy team players
* Diagnosing and treating all injuries sustained by Academy players
* Attending specialist appointments/radiology exams with injured U9-U16 players
* Informing Academy coaching staff about player availability at end of evening session
* Keeping daily records of treatments and record injuries on Smartabase system
* Ensuring all protocols and EAPs are followed according to the Academy Doctor
* Ensuring all Academy players' medical files are up to date and stored securely
* Assisting the Head of Academy Physiotherapy with medical consumable stock control
* Attending all medical meetings and internal CPD events
* Attending external courses where possible and presenting contents to the rest of the medical staff
* Responsible for organising Club in-service training programme for both full and part-time medical staff
* Promoting and supporting all members and policies of the Medical Department
* Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager
* Upholding and promoting the Club policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
* BSc degree in Physiotherapy
* MSK experience in a private clinic or NHS
* The FA Level 5 Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) or able to book a place ASAP
* Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC and CSP)
* Actively cooperate and communicate with others, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
* Competent and personable with good time management skills
* Able to understand and adapt to the culture of a professional football club
* Proactively takes on new responsibilities and seeks out opportunities to learn new skills
* Must be accountable for delivering results within assigned levels of accountability
Desired:
* Gym-based qualifications
* FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
* Experience working as a Physiotherapist within elite sport
* Experience of working with young athletes
* Experience of working within paediatrics
* Experience of working within professional football
* Strong knowledge in LTAD of adolescents within an academy system
* Confident with delivering strength and conditioning and gym-based sessions
* Full Clean Driving Licence
Benefits:
* Complimentary match day ticket
* Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
* Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
* 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
* Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
* Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice
* Travel Season Ticket loan
* Holiday allowance that increases every year of service
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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