Volunteer Opportunities
Ardrossan Winton Rovers, a proud and ambitious Scottish football club, is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our backroom team as a Physiotherapist and a Goalkeeping Coach. These roles are ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within a competitive football environment.
Volunteer Physiotherapist
Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-training and match-day injury assessments.
- Provide pitch-side first aid and injury management on training nights and matchdays.
- Design and oversee rehabilitation programs tailored to individual player needs.
- Work closely with the club's Sport Scientist to monitor player wellness, recovery, and return-to-play protocols.
- Support injury prevention initiatives and maintain accurate, confidential medical records.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or currently studying (final year or postgraduate preferred).
- HCPC and CSP registration (or working towards).
- Sports First Aid or Emergency First Aid in Football (SCQF Level 6).
- Previous experience in a sports or football environment preferred.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Availability on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
Volunteer Goalkeeping Coach
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate goalkeeping sessions.
- Provide technical and tactical guidance to goalkeepers during training and matches.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to players and coaching staff.
- Integrate goalkeepers into full team sessions in collaboration with the coaching team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award (Level 1.1) - higher qualifications desirable.
- Experience coaching goalkeepers in a club environment.
- Good knowledge of modern goalkeeping techniques and trends.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Availability on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, ambitious environment with a focus on player and coach development.
- Practical, hands-on experience working with a historic Scottish football club.
- Opportunities for professional development and future progression.
Interested?Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ryan@thesportsciencemanual.com
Training: Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Matches: Saturdays