Posted: 16 April 2025
Link to Apply: https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2025/news/55556202/bcci-invites-applications-for-head-physiotherapist-and-s-c-coach-at-centre-of-excellence-team-india-senior-women-
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites applications for two key positions with Team India (Senior Women): Head Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Both roles will be based at the state-of-the-art BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and involve travelling with Team India (Senior Women) for matches and tournaments.
These positions are integral to the Sports Science & Medicine (SSM) team, providing high-performance support services to enhance player performance and implement effective injury management and prevention protocols. The successful candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the overall development of women’s cricket in India.
HEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST – COE / Team India (Senior Women)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide match day physiotherapy services and day-to-day injury management
- Diagnose injuries and devise evidence-based management plans
- Conduct one-on-one treatment sessions with players
- Collaborate with medical professionals for optimal player care
- Work with Head Sports Science & Medicine and S&C professionals to deliver injury management and prevention programs
- Monitor and review athletes’ training workloads
- Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
- Contribute to the SSM team’s research and development initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate qualification specializing in Sports or Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy/Sports & Exercise Medicine/Sports Rehabilitation
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in physiotherapy services
- Experience working with elite athletes/teams, preferably high-performance squads
- Extensive experience in musculoskeletal/sports injury diagnosis and management
- Advanced Life Support & Trauma Management certification (within past 2 years)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH – COE / Team India (Senior Women)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide match day S&C services and lead warm-up and pre-game preparations
- Design and deliver customized fitness programs for players
- Implement regular fitness testing programs
- Monitor and review individual athletes’ training workloads
- Develop appropriate injury prevention strategies
- Provide player fitness status reports for training and matches
- Implement effective recovery strategies to enhance player performance
- Contribute to the SSM team’s research and development initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualification specializing in S&C and/or Sports Physiology/Science
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in S&C services
- Experience working with elite athletes/teams, preferably high-performance squads
- Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring S&C programs
- Experience working with rehabilitation specialists in managing sports injuries
- Basic Life Support & Trauma Management certification (within past 2 years)
Both positions will report to the Head Sports Science and Medicine, Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, and the Head Coach – Team India (Senior Women). The term for both positions is 2 years.
Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications by 5:00 PM on April 30, 2025, via the following links:
- Head Physiotherapist: https://forms.gle/4Hwy8PhKWVhNhzjt6
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: https://forms.gle/agJxaNu6NfikEENo7
After screening/shortlisting of applications, candidates may be called for personal interviews for further evaluation.
DEVAJIT SAKIA
Honorary Secretary
BCCI
Name of Author: BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), headquartered in Mumbai, is India’s main cricket governing body and the wealthiest globally. The BCCI focuses on talent development, infrastructure, and player welfare to enhance India’s international performance.
