Academy Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists

Bristol City FC.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is looking for part-time Academy Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists to provide emergency care during training sessions and fixtures. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Physiotherapist or Graduate Sports Therapist with experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and a passion for working with youth athletes. Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with various age groups in a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in treatment and rehabilitation of a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Knowledge of psychological impacts of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency aid and treatment at training sessions and fixtures.
• Communicate injuries/illness effectively.
• Collaborate on rehabilitation programmes.

Skills

Emergency aid

Injury communication

Rehabilitation programme collaboration

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP)

Health Professionals Council (HPC)

First aid qualification (ITMMiF / PHICIS 3)

Job description

Academy Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists Bristol City FC.•Bristol, GB

Organisation: Bristol City FC. Salary: Competitive. Location: Robins High Performance Centre, Bristol. Contract type: Part time. Closing date: 6 February 2026.

Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Men’s Academy
REPORTS TO: Academy Lead Physiotherapist
CONTRACT: Casual

Bristol City FC requires a number of bank physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our Academy Performance Support Department, covering weekend fixtures and various evening training sessions.

Each successful applicant will be required to provide pitch-side emergency care across a variety of age groups within the Academy system. This opportunity is ideal for Chartered Physiotherapists / Graduate Sport Therapists seeking experience in football.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing emergency aid and treatment to academy age group teams at training sessions / fixtures.
• Ensure thorough communication of injuries/illness.
• Work as part of the Performance Support Team to collaborate on effective and evidence based rehabilitation programmes.

Personal Specification

• This role requires a dedicated individual who can inspire and instil togetherness, whilst both promoting and displaying innovation and independence.
• The individual must be able to implement knowledge upon practical scenarios and be adaptable when necessary.
• The individual must be approachable, honest, with high levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• The individual must have a knowledge of the required psychological impact of their role.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience

• Experience of treatment and rehabilitation of a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, including age group specific conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• Have an appropriate first aid qualification such as ITMMiF / PHICIS 3 or equivalent/willing to attain.
• Willingness to undergo a Full CRB check.
• Willingness to attend FA child protection workshop.
• Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) and Health Professionals Council (HPC) / Graduate Sports Therapist with professional accreditation i.e. BASRaT, The Society of Sports Therapists.
• Paediatric experience.