This role will consist of providing Williamstown Football Club with medical support and assist in the coordination of the overall department.
Key Responsibilities
liaise with Physio’s regarding the injury status of players throughout the week
Provide players treatment as required
Assist with Players requiring referrals to specialists, imaging or collecting scripts and advise
Maintain database as prescribed by the Club of ALL player treatments
Work with other Medical Staff and Coaching Staff
Liaise with GM-Football with any other player issues
Assist GM-Football for any medical claims under Medicare and / or Marsh Insurance
Understand, and abide by Sport Integrity Australia’s Code of Conduct and Rules in relation to prohibited substances
Pre-Season:
Attend at least one training per week to oversee any ongoing issues and “be on call as readily as possible”
In-Season:
Provide a written medical plan following matches to assist Medical Staff which ensures the efficiency of the medical department and priorities the requirements of players
Attend one night training per week per program to assess and treat players as required
Attend the weekly online Medical and High Performance department meeting
Provide clear and concise feedback when required to the Coaching Staff as to why a particular player has been deemed either eligible or ineligible to play
In conjunction with the Head Physiotherapist and High Performance Manager collaborate on the weekly injury list and medical update to the General Manager and Head Coach
Attend Match Day’s as fixtured to assess and treat players as required
Conduct end of season medical screening on ALL listed players in conjunction with the Head Physio of each program
Accreditation
Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery/ Medical Science or equivalent (copy to be held on Club file)
Unrestricted registration with APRHA
Basic First Aid / CPR (copy to be held on Club file)
Own Indemnity Insurance (copy to be held on Club file)
Working with Children’s Check (copy to be held on Club file)
