Job Description
We have vacancies to join our existing medical team of therapists, to increase the medical provision at Beaconsfield RFC. The club consists of 3 Men's teams and several youth teams. The cover will be required for all 3 men’s teams on a Saturday and Cults on a Sunday with Tuesday/ Thursday training sessions.
Main role includes:
Attending training sessions; Tuesday/Thursday night (18.30 – 20.30) and Saturday/Sunday match day cover throughout the season (There ideally will be a rotation of therapist between the teams so there isn’t the demand for every weekend)
During training nights, activities include:
- Assessment of player injuries and proposed treatment plan.
- Treatment and rehabilitation programs as required
- Recording of treatment and assessment of each player at the end of every session.
Match Day duties include:
- Prep of medical kit before the game.
- Strapping and taping of necessary players.
- Therapeutic massage and pre-match treatment.
- During game standing pitch-side attending first aid to injured players.
- Post-match treatment and recording of wounds and injuries.
Confidentiality of all player information is critical.
Essential:
- Qualification in BSc (Hons)/ MSc Sports Therapy/ Sports Rehabilitation /Physiotherapy or Osteopathy (Including massage and taping)
- First Aid qualified
- Pitch-side qualified (PHICIS Level 2 preferred)
- Liability Insurance
Preferred:
- Worked with a sports team previously
- Strapping and Taping experience
