Academy Physiotherapist

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. Our commitment is 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. You will collaborate with the performance team to develop injury prevention strategies across all age groups. Additionally, you will provide physiotherapy match day cover at fixtures, both home and away, ensuring high-standard pitch side care in line with ATMMIF teaching.

Your physiotherapist background

We seek someone experienced working with young athletes in professional sport, proficient in technologies such as Vald and GPS for injury management and rehab support using objective data.

Qualifications required

• A BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
• Registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC
• FA ATMMiF pitch side first aid qualification

Our values

Our values guide how we connect with others and embody our club’s culture:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Complimentary meals at both sites
• Holiday entitlement rising with service (pro rata for part-time)
• Rewards platform with 900+ retailers and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to gym and padel court
• Priority match ticket access, including free WSL tickets for 2024/25
• In-house training and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome. Please contact us for any reasonable adjustments needed during the application process.

Safeguarding

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This UK-based position requires proof of right to work, and offers are conditional upon background checks, DBS, and verification of eligibility. We do not sponsor visas.