Careers: Casual Worker – Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Employer: Watford Football Club

Job Title: Casual Worker – Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Location: Watford Football Club - Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford & Training Ground, London Colney

Type: Casual Worker Agreement

Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK

Closing Date: Successful candidates meeting essential requirements will be offered an interview as they apply

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club on a casual basis.

We are looking for a physiotherapist to be part of a forward-thinking medical team providing first aid and trauma assistance at training sessions and matches for Academy players aged between six and 16 years old.

You may be required to attend evenings and weekends and be prepared to travel to various locations depending on fixtures.

In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events.

The successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas, be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

Essential:

• Degree qualification in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sports Rehabilitation
• FA ITMMiF First Aid Qualification
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate (or working towards)
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and unsociable hours
• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums
• Understanding of the club's commitment to EDI & safeguarding

Desirable:

• Experience of working within elite sport
• FA ATMMiF First Aid Qualification (or enrolled onto a course), with commitment to attend a yearly reaccreditation
• UKAD Clean Sport Advisor Certificate

Application Process

1. Please download and complete an application form located on the club website under the Careers section.

2. Please send the completed application form, a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BZ.

3. If you require information in regards to how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form Guidance Notes’.

For the full job profile, please contact HR Admin at hradmin@watfordfc.com.