Wed 09 Jul 2025 22:56

Eccles RFC are a community rugby club in Greater Manchester with an ambition to play attractive, competitive rugby at the highest possible amateur level. We have over 500 active players (including juniors) and field 4 Mens teams, a Womens team and a Senior Colts team. The club has great facilities including a well equipped Physio room. Next season our Mens 1XV will play Counties 1 (RFU Level 7) and our Womens 1XV will play NC1. 

We are looking for a physiotherapist / rehabilitator to lead our physio team, with a focus on injury assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation planning for our Senior Players. 

 

Responsibilities

Candidates will be required to provide: 

•⁠ ⁠Physio services for Tuesday / Thursday evening training sessions

•⁠ ⁠Pitch side first aid and emergency medical support cover for Saturday / Sunday fixtures. 

•⁠ ⁠Ongoing support for player welfare including advice on injury prevention and rehabilitation, warm up, cool down and training practice. 

•⁠ ⁠Management of administrative tasks including supervision of a physio team, ordering of supplies and equipment and record-keeping.

 

Qualifications

Candidates must have: 

•⁠ ⁠England Rugby PHICIS level 2 or equivalent qualification.

•⁠ ⁠Experience working in a sporting environment, preferably in rugby.

•⁠ ⁠Experience with taping and strapping.

•⁠ ⁠Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•⁠ ⁠Ability to work independently and within a team.

•⁠ ⁠Excellent organisational and time management skills

 

Hours: 6-8 hours per week.

Pay: TBC depending on experience. 

Starting Date: Immediately 

 

Interested candidates should contact the club’s Director of Rugby, Sam Simpson.

Samtheprop@hotmail.co.uk 07935403171

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