Sports Therapy Assistant / Intern

Organisation	Fleet Town FC
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Salary	Voluntary
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Location	Fleet, Hampshire
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Type of contract	Part time
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Closing date	31/12/2012

Job Description

Fleet Town FC a member of the Evostik Southern League Central Division, requires a student/s or newly qualified Sports Therapist/s to assist with medical, rehab and recovery support to First Team, Reserve and possibly Youth players.

The role offers a hands on opportunity to work directly with a mens semi-pro sports team/s with a broad range of experience in association football, from aspiring youth players to seasoned former football league pros.

Responsibilities will include pitchside first aid cover, assessing injuries, defining treatments, providing rehab and recovery programmes in conjunction with the clubs Senior Sports Therapist to whom the role will report.

Attendance required on matchdays ( midweek and Saturdays) and training (Thursday evening). Candidates must have a valid Emergency First Aid certificate, be working towards the equivalent of the FA Level 3 Certificate in The Treatment and Management of Injuries or beyond; and be prepared to take the FA Child Protection Certificate and FA Enhanced CRB Check for which the club will provide funding.

Ideally previous experience in a male sports team environment preferred. Candidates with no previous sports team experience will be considered, as will sports therapists qualified or working towards qualifications in sports massage, or associated or alternative therapies.

This is a part-time unpaid role although limited expenses may be available. The club will provide pro standard Matchday training wear, all necessary medical consumables, a recently refurbished medical suite including cryotherapy baths for injury rehab and post match or training recovery, a selection of training and rehab/recovery equipment, transport to and from away games across southern England and Wales (from Fleet) and a range of discounts available through club sponsors in the NE Hampshire area.

Consideration will be given for a role share, where suitable and motivated candidates seek to gain valuable experience.

How to apply

Contact our Senior Sports Therapist by e-mail on fit4football@gmail.com?detailing your qualifications, experience and a bit about yourself. Please indicate availability against a games programme that could involve Saturdays, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly ( or on a rota basis).

Interview dates

To be agreed.

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Source: http://www.uksport.gov.uk/jobs/Fleet-Town-Football-Club-Sports-Therapy-Assistant-Intern-230712

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