LLANELLI RFC 1st Team Physiotherapist Vacancy
Organisation: Llanelli RFC
Primary Location: Parc y Scarlets, Parc Pemberton, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. SA14 9UZ
Salary: Per training sessions and games or monthly retainer
Contract type: Part-time (minimum two training sessions and one game per week)
Closing date: Friday 28th June 2019
Interview date: TBC
Start date: July 2019
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen at Llanelli RFC to join our first team and medical set-up
KEY QUALITIES
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- WRU/RFU pitchside trauma course
- Relevant experience within rugby
- Member of CSP/HCPC
- An understanding of the demands and needs required of elite environment
- Knowledge of physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques related to recent advances in musculoskeletal medicine in the sporting environment
- An understanding of, and commitment to, fair play and all national anti-doping policies enforced by national governing bodies and international federations
Desirable
- Previous experience working within rugby — ideally three years
- Previous experience of lone working
- Proficient in the use of google and Gmail
Key responsibilities
- Attend training and games for Llanelli RFC 1st XV, minimum two trainings and a game per week
- Adhere to training schedule
- Be punctual and available for sessions
- Provide coaches with weekly updates on player availability and injuries
- Attend home games and travel with the team to away games, providing them with taping and pre-game treatment requirements
- Close communication with sports medicine team and coaches on injured players
- Build and maintain effective treatment and rehabilitation with timescales of RTP/RTS
- Manage the medical budget and minimum standards criteria as stipulated by the WRU
- Additional responsibilities to those listed above may be required as directed by sports medicine or coaching team
Applicants to email CV and covering letter to Kevin Williams kevin_williams2010@hotmail.co.uk