Academy Development Therapist

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Full timePart time
Location: Sheffield
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Job offered by: Oxford United FC
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Organisation:

Oxford United FC Salary:

£75/100 per clinic/fixture + travel expenses Location:

Oxford United FC Training Ground, OX33 1RT Contract type:

Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date:

24 January 2025 Interview date:

27 January 2025 Job Description

Oxford United Boys Academy are looking to add to their already excellent team of part-time medical staff with the addition of a new Development Therapist to work within our U9-U16 programme. This would be an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified Physiotherapist or Sports Therapist wishing to increase their football experience in a supportive and developmental role. Prospective candidates will be joining Oxford United at an exciting time in the club’s history: with a newly renovated training ground, measurable progress being made toward Category Two Academy status, a new stadium development well underway, and a historic campaign in the EFL Championship. Main purpose of role:

To engage fully with the Academy Therapist Development programme. To carry out midweek evening training and weekend matchday pitch side medical cover for OUFC academy home and away games, as designated by the department and in line with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Key requirements:

Minimum of BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy. HCPC or SST accredited practitioner. Up to date Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) qualification. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbally. Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure. Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff. Sound knowledge of manual therapy skills and sports rehabilitation. Sound knowledge of injury prevention methods and recovery strategies. Ability to educate, advise and motivate individuals. Preferably experience in an elite sports environment, especially with children and adolescents. Demonstrates up to date knowledge of the current evidence base and implement this within their practice. Candidates must be flexible and be willing to work hours as necessary to carry out their duties. This may include the covering matches and changing of venues at short notice. Candidate will need to perform duties at home match and away match venues, with the possibility of travel abroad, if necessary. A full UK drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle would be advantageous. The EFL and Premier League have introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the underrepresentation of coaches, managers and staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds within professional football. Here at Oxford United we are committed to exceeding these new requirements and, as a result, will shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all full-time roles within our Academy. All candidates will be required to provide proof of all relevant certificates and qualifications and this post will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. How to apply

Applications should be made by email to Sam Coleman on scoleman@oufc.co.uk before 17:00 on Friday 3rd January 2025 and should include: An up-to-date CV including details of all relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum criteria will then be sent further application details.

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