Job Opportunity: Leeds Rhinos Women Academy Physiotherapist

Job Title: Leeds Rhinos Women – Academy Physiotherapist

Location: Bartercard Training Complex (Training) and various locations for fixtures

Contract: Monday evenings 17:30 – 21:00

Wednesday evenings 17:00 – 20:00  

Match fixtures are on Wednesday evenings

Maximum of 8 fixtures throughout the season

Reporting To:    Head of Medical Services, Head Physiotherapist & Women’s Head Coach

Position Overview:

Leeds Rhinos are looking for a skilled & knowledgeable physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy and first aid services to Leeds Rhinos Academy Women’s Team. This role will involve providing evening injury clinics where you will be required to assess, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate a wide range of injuries. Alongside this, you will be required to provide pitch side first aid during evening training sessions and academy fixtures. As a result, the position will involve evening working to meet the demands of the Women’s Academy.

You will have access to Leeds Rhinos state of the art training facilities alongside support from their senior and academy team’s medical staff. As part of Leeds Rhinos medical department, you will be able to attend and contribute to Leeds Rhinos in-service training programme. There may also be opportunities throughout the season to work alongside the senior teams as required.

Essential Requirements

• Fully Qualified & Insured Physiotherapist
• Valid IMMOFP/PHICIS or prepared to complete course upon acceptance of position
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be motivated and have an interest in working in a dynamic medical department
• Be comfortable working evenings to meet the demands of the academy
• Be able to work individually or as part of a team

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience working within sport

Experience of working within a professional football/sports environment

Job Responsibilities

• To provide excellent first aid cover for Acadmey fixtures home/away as required
• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries of women's players as they present
• To complete necessary paperwork regarding assessments, treatments and screening of players
• To communicate effectively with Head of Medical Services, Head Physiotherapist and Women’s Head Coach regarding injuries, treatments and fitness to play.
• To work effectively communicate with Sports Scientist/Strength & Conditioning coaches in aiding the fitness and physical development of playing squad.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and medical findings within physiotherapy and sports medicine.

The salary for the role will be dependent on your skills, experience and current qualifications.

If you would like to apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a covering letter advising why you feel you are a suitable candidate for the role to sarah.tate@therhinos.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 31^st January 2024