Latest News - 05/06/2023
Job Opportunity: Club Physio
Following on from our successful promotion to cinch League One, Annan Athletic FC are looking for a highly driven individual with a passion for football to work as a part-time club physio.
This is an exciting and excellent opportuning for any individual to gain experience in the field of professional sport physiotherapy where you will be responsible for providing high quality first aid and sports physiotherapy service to our First Team whilst working within the Football Management team.
Any interests of application for this role should be sent to Philip Jones at annanathletic.enquiries@btconnect.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
To assess and treat any injuries that occur to the First Team.
To provide match day and training physiotherapy for all First Team matches, both home and away
Communicate effectively with the management team regarding player injuries
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and well stocked, as required
Any other relevant duties as determined by the First Team Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
The applicant should be working as a qualified physiotherapist and be chartered to the relevant governing body.
The role is suited to someone both newly qualified or an experienced individual wishing to gain experience in a professional sport environment
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team
Someone who works calm under pressure Passion for working in a sports related environment
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The club physiotherapist shall be a member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Ability to provide exercise prescription
Understanding of injury-based guidelines
Post subject to enhanced Protected Vulnerable Group (PVG) Check
Be available on all cup and league games as per the club’s match schedule
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Prior experience in Semi/Professional Football
Available at all training sessions, as agreed with the First Team Manager
RENUMERATION
Pay dependent on experience
LOCATION
Following on from our successful promotion to cinch League One, Annan Athletic FC are looking for a highly driven individual with a passion for football to work as a part-time club physio.
This is an exciting and excellent opportuning for any individual to gain experience in the field of professional sport physiotherapy where you will be responsible for providing high quality first aid and sports physiotherapy service to our First Team whilst working within the Football Management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To assess and treat any injuries that occur to the First Team.
To provide match day and training physiotherapy for all First Team matches, both home and away
Communicate effectively with the management team regarding player injuries
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and well stocked, as required
Any other relevant duties as determined by the First Team Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
The applicant should be working as a qualified physiotherapist and be chartered to the relevant governing body.
The role is suited to someone both newly qualified or an experienced individual wishing to gain experience in a professional sport environment
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team
Someone who works calm under pressure Passion for working in a sports related environment
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The club physiotherapist shall be a member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Ability to provide exercise prescription
Understanding of injury-based guidelines
Post subject to enhanced Protected Vulnerable Group (PVG) Check
Be available on all cup and league games as per the club’s match schedule
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Prior experience in Semi/Professional Football
Available at all training sessions, as agreed with the First Team Manager
RENUMERATION
Pay dependent on experience
LOCATION
The role will be based at Annan Athletics’ Galabank Stadium Club which has its own private physio room available. The successful candidate would be expected to attend training on Tuesday and Thursdays between the hours of 6.30-9.30 and on match days to travel with the 1st Team on their scheduled matches in the SPFL League 1. Some travel further afield may be required for cup matches
