Location: Kinetic Stadium & Healthy Futures Hub (Belvedere Reserve, Seaford)
Reports to: General Manager – Football
The role of Head of Medical Services is a key head of department role at the Frankston Football Club. The role, which primarily acts as the Head Physiotherapist, will lead the medical, physiotherapy and sports trainers department, and is pivotal in the leadership, direction and implementation of the department.
DAY IN THE LIFE
- Attend all trainings, games and department meetings as required
- Provide leadership, direction and best practice to ensure VFL listed players are receiving high level return to play processes
- Organise and lead the department with regards to diagnosis, treatment and management of injured players
- Oversee the return to play processes and protocols at the club for injured players
- Work closely with the High Performance Manager around injury management and return to play practice / processes
- Manage game day doctor support with club doctor
- Manage the roster of sports trainers to ensure there is adequate training and game day coverage
- Lead and organise the process of referring players for scans, doctor / surgical consults
- Communication with external doctors & surgeons regarding VFL listed players
- Manage stock levels of strapping tape and medical supplies, and work with GM of Football to make appropriate orders
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy and / or Masters of Sports Physiotherapy or Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- Current AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist
- Strong practical experience in injury diagnosis and management skills
- Proven leadership and management experience
- Experience designing and implementing rehabilitation programs
- Experience with the implementation and ongoing development of injury prevention strategies
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
- Previous experience in talent pathways / VFL or AFL programs
- Experience using TeamBuildr to set gym / rehabilitation programs
- Experience interpreting GPS data to inform decisions on rehabilitation plans
Please email your CV and a cover letter to coach@frankstonfc.com.au & footballmanager@frankstonfc.com.au
Applications close: 5.00 PM Friday 20th December 2024
FFC reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the application close date.
