Job Description
PHYSIOTHERAPIST (FEMALE)
WOMEN’S NATIONAL & WOMEN’S U19 TEAMS
Sri Lanka Cricket is recruiting two Female Physiotherapists responsible for the overall management and development of physiotherapy services, injury management, and medical support for the Women’s National Team and the Women’s U19 Team.
Physiotherapist – Women’s National Team
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide high-level physiotherapy and injury management for all players involved in the Sri Lanka Cricket Women’s National Team
- Collaborate with the Women's National Team trainer, the HPC Lead Physiotherapist, female pathway program physiotherapists and other members of sport science department as required to implement effective injury reduction strategies (including musculoskeletal screening), load management, recovery protocols, individualized gym, conditioning and rehabilitation programs
- Maintain regular communication with management, selectors, coaches, players and support staff regarding the injury status of players involved with the Sri Lanka Cricket Women’s National Performance Program
- Ensure high standards of record keeping, including physiotherapy notes, rehabilitation programs and objective data
- Assist in the development and implementation of long-term injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for players
- Monitor players' physical progress and adjust rehabilitation programs based on their recovery and performance
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy and sports medicine to ensure best practices are followed
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- A BSc in Physiotherapy degree or a higher qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka or a Higher National Diploma in Physiotherapy from the School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Sri Lanka
- Registered as a physiotherapist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
- A minimum of 4 years of experience providing sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in an elite sporting environment, preferably in cricket
- Understanding of and experience with the unique demands associated with elite cricket
- Experience working with athletes in high-pressure environments, with the ability to manage stress and adapt to changing situations
- Familiarity with sports science techniques and collaboration with other medical professionals, including sports psychologists, nutritionists, and strength & conditioning
- Proven ability to design and implement rehabilitation programs tailored to individual player needs
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exceptional planning, coordination and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence effectively
Physiotherapist – Women’s U19 Team
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide high-level physiotherapy and injury management for all players involved in the Sri Lanka Women’s U19 Team
- Collaborate with the Women's U19 Team trainer, the HPC Lead Physiotherapist, female pathway program physiotherapists and other members of sport science department as required to implement effective injury reduction strategies (including musculoskeletal screening), load management, recovery protocols, individualized gym, conditioning and rehabilitation programs
- Maintain regular communication with management, selectors, coaches, players and support staff regarding the injury status of players involved with the Sri Lanka Cricket Women’s National Performance Program
- Ensure high standards of record keeping, including physiotherapy notes, rehabilitation programs and objective data
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- A BSc in Physiotherapy degree or a higher qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka or a Higher National Diploma in Physiotherapy from the School of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Sri Lanka
- Registered as a physiotherapist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
- A minimum of 2 years of experience providing sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in an elite sporting environment, preferably in cricket
- Understanding of and experience with the unique demands associated with elite cricket
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exceptional planning, coordination and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence effectively
These positions will often require working on weekends, holidays and occasionally late evenings. This role will also involve domestic and international travel. The successful candidate should be prepared to meet these demands.
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package with other fringe benefits and excellent career prospects awaits the selected candidate.
All applications should be forwarded to vacancies@srilankacricket.lk along with the names of two non-related referees who are not employed by Sri Lanka Cricket, within 7 days from the date of this advertisement.
- *Please mention the post applied for on the subject line of the email
- *Please ensure all employment criteria is met prior to applying
- *Canvassing in any form will be a definite disqualification
Human Resources Dept. Sri Lanka Cricket, No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7