Are you a dedicated Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy student looking for hands-on experience with a semi-professional football team? Clyde FC 1st Team seeks to recruit a motivated volunteer to join our dynamic sports medical team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Current Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy Student: Undergraduate or Postgraduate level (MSc pre-reg).
- Availability: Able to attend training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and match days.
- Transportation: Must have own transport.
- Attitude: A proactive, "can-do" approach.
- Skills: Eager to learn and assist, working under the direct supervision of the 1st Team Physiotherapist.
Responsibilities (as directed under the supervision of the 1st Team Physiotherapist):
- Pre-Training/Match Player Massage: Help prepare players for optimal performance going into training and matches.
- Strapping: Assist with taping and bandaging players as needed.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Support the delivery of therapeutic exercises under the guidance of the Physiotherapist and Sport Scientist.
- Additional Tasks: Contribute to various other tasks as directed to support the team.
What We Offer:
- Valuable practical guided experience working with a semi-professional football team.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced sport scientists and medical professionals.
- Insight into the daily operations and strategic planning of sport science and physiotherapy within a football club.
- The chance to enhance your skills, build a strong foundation and develop insight into sports physiotherapy/sports therapy.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional sports environment. If you are passionate about physiotherapy/sports therapy and are ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to John Chisholm at jchisholm@live.co.uk
Application Deadline: Friday 5th July at 16:00hrs.