MEDIA ADVISORY

April 16, 2025

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