The FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
Player Development Centre
Person Specification
MEDIC/SPORTS THERAPIST
Title
Salary
Location
Session
Responsible to
Purpose of post
Start Date
Berks & Bucks Player Development Centre Sports Therapist
£15.00 x.1.5 hours
RAF Naphill, High Wycombe
Monday 7.00pm– 8.30pm weekly
Berks & Bucks FA FDO / Berks & Bucks FA Centre Manager
Deliver emergency first aid services to all players involved in the Girls’ Player Development
Centre.
September 2014 – April 2015
Responsible for;
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The welfare of players within the Girls’ Player Development Centre
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Providing assessment & treatment of injured players.
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Decision making process (fitness of player to train or play).
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Player education (injury prevention).
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Continuing Professional Development.
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Communication regarding injury status and rehabilitation of players to coaching staff and parents.
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Medical records. All notes and records must be kept securely.
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Confidentiality.
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Must be available at training sessions and attend fixtures.
Key skills and experience required: Essential
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FA Basic First Aid for Sport Course.
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The FA CRC (Criminal Records Check) issued within last 3 years.
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Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children
Workshop Certificate.
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
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Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
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Ability to travel independently.
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Ability to work in a team environment
Key skills and experience required: Desirable
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Current BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree
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Membership of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) – Insured Status
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Evidence of continuing education in sports medicine
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Previous experience in, and appropriate skills for, the delivery of sports therapy services.
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Understanding of the FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
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Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
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Previous experience of working in sport
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Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
If you are interested in this position please send your CV with a covering letter clearly stating which position you are
applying for to:
Berks & Bucks FA Football Development Officer, Stephanie Litten
Email: [email protected] or further information please telephone: (01367) 246815
Successful candidates will be required to commit to once a week for a 24 week coaching programme and a minimum
of 3 fixtures during the PDC Programme. Full details will be confirmed at interview.
Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by Friday 26th
September 2014 you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 9:00 am on Monday 22nd September 2014
Interviews will take place Week commencing Monday 29th September 2014
Berks & Bucks FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the
community.