Job Description
PHYSIOTHERAPIST (MALE) – MEN’S U17 TEAM
Sri Lanka Cricket is recruiting a Male Physiotherapist responsible for the overall management and development of physiotherapy services, injury management, and medical support for the Sri Lanka Men’s U17 Team.
Principal Responsibilities
- Provide high-level physiotherapy and injury management for all players involved in the Sri Lanka Cricket Men’s U17 Team.
- Collaborate with the Men’s U17 Team trainer, the HPC Lead Physiotherapist, male 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 Male Pathway 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.
This position 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 [email protected] 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
