Sports Physiotherapist, Youth Team

About Roundglass

Roundglass is dedicated to enhancing lives globally through meaningful impact. Our mission centers around wellbeing as a vital aspect throughout life's journey. We are a socially-conscious collective using innovative technology and human effort to build a thriving wellness ecosystem. Our social impact projects include the Roundglass Foundation, Roundglass Sports, and Roundglass Sustain, all focused on community and planetary wellbeing. We foster an inclusive workplace without discrimination of any kind.

Role Overview

As a Sports Physiotherapist for the Youth Team based in Mohali, you will apply modern scientific methods and approaches for injury management and rehabilitation of athletes involved with Roundglass Sports. Collaborating closely with sports, science, and operations teams, you'll work to minimize injury risks, promote recovery, and enhance both individual and team athletic performance and wellness. This role is grounded in research and aims to elevate athletic potential while contributing holistically to self and society.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement advanced scientific techniques and innovative methods to lead the Injury Management and Rehabilitation program, aligning with top standards of athlete care for the RG PFC First Team.
• Deliver athletic care consistent with established protocols and policies.
• Assist in developing and refining scientifically-backed return-to-train and return-to-play protocols, coordinating closely with the medical team to support athletes through recovery and injury prevention after training and matches.
• Engage in proactive communication across Sports Technical, Operations, and Sports Science departments to maximize multi-disciplinary athlete support.
• Help design and enhance assessment and treatment protocols to boost athletic performance, promoting meticulous documentation of daily activities.
• Collaborate with the Injury & Rehabilitation team on managing athlete cases, supporting clinical diagnoses, physiotherapy treatments, and guiding discharge planning.
• Perform evidence-based injury risk assessments and work alongside medical doctors, strength and conditioning coaches, and technical coaches to reduce injury occurrence and recurrence.
• Maintain comprehensive databases and analyzed records on athlete performance, conditioning, therapy, and rehab sessions to inform future program adjustments.
• Constantly monitor safety and risk factors within all interventions to foster a secure, respectful environment conducive to holistic development of athletes and team members.
• Contribute to continuous learning initiatives, updating stakeholders on the latest research and best practices in injury management and rehabilitation within the club.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or a related specialization with advanced education in sports physiotherapy/medicine.
• Proven experience managing the comprehensive needs of professional athletes in sports like football, hockey, or tennis, using scientific knowledge in injury management and rehabilitation.
• Strong teamwork skills within multi-disciplinary environments to achieve athletic performance and wellness goals.
• Excellent communication skills capable of effectively conveying information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to foster productive relationships using motivational coaching techniques.
• Comfortable working in fast-changing, ambiguous environments with the ability to adapt.
• Creative problem solver who values feedback, continuous learning, and resolving interpersonal challenges.
• A genuine passion for holistic wellbeing and dedication to exemplifying this through your work.