Academy Physiotherapist (U18)

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Academy Physiotherapist to support U18 athletes. This role requires delivering high-quality physiotherapy services, including match day coverage and injury management. You'll work closely with a performance team to implement effective injury prevention strategies, ensuring the best care for young athletes. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of future sports talents in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for sports and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday (pro rata for part-time staff)

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Experience with young athletes in professional sports.
• Strong track record in injury management and rehab progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional physiotherapy services for U18 players.
• Coordinate pre-signing medical assessments and injury prevention strategies.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Injury Management

Data Analysis (Vald, GPS)

Communication

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Registration

FA ATMMiF Qualification

Job description

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Role: Academy Physiotherapist(U18)

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

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

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 pitchside 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:

• A BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
• Registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• 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:

Act with Integrity

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:

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

Enhanced family policies

️️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

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 contact [e-mail]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Spectator Sports, Sports Teams and Clubs, and Health and Human Services

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