Following internal staff promotions the OUFC Boys EPPP Academy are looking to add to their excellent existing team of full-time staff with the addition of a new “Lead Academy U19 Physiotherapist” working with our U19’s full-time programme.
Lead Academy U19 Physiotherapist
Job Description
Title: Lead Academy U19 Physiotherapist
Department: Academy Medical Department
Location: OUFC Training Complex, Roman Way, Oxford, OX33 1RT
Type of Role: Full-time
Accountable to: Head of Academy Medical
Reports to: Head of Academy Medical
Reporting directly to the Head of Academy Medical Services, 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, and the proposed development of a brand new stadium.
The successful candidate will have a fierce commitment to clinical excellence and a willingness to work closely with the club’s athletic performance and coaching staff. Based at the first team training ground, this exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate have day-to-day clinical responsibility for all U19 players: leading injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, U19 match-day cover, attending morning MDT meetings, communicating player availability to Academy Head of Medical and First Team staff, and exposure to the U23’s and First Team when required.
Oxford United Football Club is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity within our own organisation, and to encourage a similar commitment from every other organisation we deal with.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details regarding this role.
Applications should be made by email to Head of Academy Medical, Sam Coleman on scoleman@oufc.co.uk before 17:00 on Friday 23rd September 2022 and should include:
- An up-to-date CV including details of all relevant qualifications and experience.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- Details of two references, one of whom must have had experience in an Elite Sporting environment.
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.
BAME Declaration
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 Ethic (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.
Please see the Job Description for further details regarding this role.Academy Physio U19's Advert.pdf