Academy Physiotherapist

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lancing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Academy Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will deliver exceptional physiotherapy services to young athletes, ensuring their health and performance are prioritized. Collaborating with a passionate performance team, you will implement effective injury prevention strategies and provide critical match day support. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the world of sports while enjoying a range of benefits, including complimentary meals and access to training opportunities. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving sports environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday

Rewards platform access

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Experience in professional sports physiotherapy with young athletes.
• Strong background in injury management using technology.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of U18 medical provision and assessments.
• Provide physiotherapy match day cover with high standards.

Skills

Experience with young athletes

Injury management

Rehabilitation progression

Use of Vald technology

Use of GPS technology

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree

Registered with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

FA ATMMiF pitch side first aid qualification

Job description

Role: Academy Physiotherapist (U18)

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full–time role requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing BN15 9FP

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 7th May 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Deliver an exceptional physiotherapy service

This role involves supporting the daily operations of the U18 medical provision, including assisting with and coordinating pre–signing medical assessments for Academy players and trialists as required. Additionally, you will collaborate with the performance team to develop and implement effective injury prevention strategies across all age groups. You will also be required to provide physiotherapy match day cover at fixtures home and away providing a high standard of pitch side care in line with ATMMIF teaching.

Your physiotherapist background

We are looking for someone who has experience working alongside young athletes in professional sport. You will have a strong track record of using a range of technologies such as Vald and GPS to support injury management and rehab progression with objective data.

To be successful in this role you must hold the below qualifications:

1. A BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
2. Registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
3. FA ATMMiF pitch side first aid qualification

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

1. Treat People Well
2. Exceed Expectations
3. Aim High. Never Give Up
4. Act with Integrity
5. Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

1. Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
2. 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
3. Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
4. Enhanced family policies
5. Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
6. Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
7. In–house training programme and CPD opportunities
8. Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in contact.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK–based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3–year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.