Job Vacancy

Club Physiotherapist — Garnock Rugby Club

Garnock Rugby Club are looking to appoint a Physiotherapist to provide pitchside/first aid assistance for Saturday afternoon matches (home and away) as well as on training evenings with a predominant focus on our senior section.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for the assessment and treatment of player injuries with a focus on ensuring a return to match fitness. Experience in a musculoskeletal/rugby setting would be preferable alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

This role would be ideally suited to new graduates with an interest in rugby or sports physiotherapy.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in Physiotherapy or sports therapy and registered with HCPC or equivalent sports therapy professional body.
  • Pitch side first aid qualification (this can be arranged if necessary).
  • Evidence of appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
  • PVG certified.
  • High professional standards and a commitment to continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Weekly clinic (Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings) to assess/treat injured players.
  • Pre-match advice/strapping/treatment as required.
  • Post-match advice/treatment as required.
  • Match day first aid and pitchside treatment.
  • Rehabilitation programme for players returning from injury including any required strength and conditioning.
  • Maintenance and ownership of first aid equipment/materials.
  • Patient documentation in keeping with professional standards.
  • Administration responsibility including injury recording in line with SRU reporting requirements.
  • Responsibility for our emergency action planning including game day logistics with any travelling team physios.
  • Provide continuous improvement training and scenario/game-based learning to develop our coaches outwith their required first aid training.

Remuneration & Application Details

Remuneration: Negotiable and dependant on experience.

Start Date: As soon as practicable.

Application Deadline: 24th July.

Please send your CV and covering letter to:
dor@garnockrugbyclub.com