Missions
01
Coordinate the entire medical staff of the club (doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths)
02
Define and oversee medical care protocols for athletes
03
Manage fitness-to-play medical examinations and ongoing athlete monitoring
04
Liaise with external specialists and hospital centers
05
Lead injury prevention and return-to-play policies
Career evolution
Chief medical officer of a national or international sports federation
Director of a specialized sports medicine center
Medical expert for the IOC or FIFA
Academic researcher in sports medicine
Job outlook
High demand in professional clubs seeking to protect their sporting investments
Growing professionalization of medical care in high-level amateur sport
International opportunities with federations and foreign leagues
Career progression toward medical leadership across a sports group
Skills
In-depth medical expertise in traumatology and sports medicineSkills in managing multidisciplinary medical teamsKnowledge of anti-doping regulations and sports legislationProficiency in medical monitoring tools and databasesAbility to manage on-field emergency situations
Education
Medical Doctorate with specialization in Sports Medicine (postgraduate diploma)
A medical degree is mandatory, supplemented by a postgraduate qualification in sports medicine. Experience in sports traumatology and training in medical management are strongly recommended. Emergency medicine certification is an asset.
Workplaces
Professional sports clubs (football, rugby, basketball, handball)
Training centers and sports academies
National teams and sports federations
Major sporting event organizers
Salary
4,000€/mois8,000€/mois
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