1874 Northwich is looking to recruit a new Club Physio, to deliver essential matchday physio/emergency aid to our first team. This role would suit someone who is studying towards a degree level qualification in sports physio/rehab or someone who has recently graduated and is looking to gain experience in a sporting environment. We would also be delighted to hear from anyone with previous experience, who is looking to get back into the game.
The essential minimum requirements are:
- the FA’s Emergency First Aid in Football qualification.
- Completion of the FA’s Safeguarding children course
- Completion of the FA’s player welfare course
- FA Accepted DBS qualification
The successful candidate would be expected to attend home and away matches as well as one training session per week. The ability to travel independently would be desirable, although official club transport is organised for a number of away games and expenses will be paid.
1874 Northwich is a supporter owned, community focussed football club playing at Step Five of the Non-League Pyramid. It is a member of The Capelli Sport Midland Football League Premier Division with games being played across the Midlands and North West regions.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing match day emergency aid and physiotherapy cover for all first team games.
• Advice to players during weekly training and supporting injured players to seek further medical intervention if required.
• Close contact with the First Team Manager to assess players’ fitness and wellbeing in readiness for training and games.
• Ensure that 1874 continues to have the necessary equipment and kit supplies available, to be able to deal with emergency aid issues with players.
To apply for the role, please send your CV and a cover letter to secretary@1874northwich.com.
If you would like an informal chat about the position, then please drop our Football Secretary Vicki a message – 07975 679624 – and we will arrange to call you.