ACADEMY SENIOR LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Burton Albion Football Club; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Albion Football Club is seeking an ambitious and experienced Academy Senior Lead Physiotherapist to take ownership of medical and sports science provision across our Academy from U9 to U18. Based at the Pirelli Stadium and training grounds in Burton-on-Trent, this is a high-impact role at the heart of player development within a professional football environment.

You will lead a multidisciplinary medical team, delivering first-class assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programs while

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary medical team delivering first-class assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Work closely with coaches and performance staff to maximise player availability and wellbeing.
• Pitch-side work with the U18 squad and influence the development of future talent.

Job description

VACANCY: ACADEMY SENIOR LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST

By BAFC HR

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Burton Albion Football Club is seeking an ambitious and experienced Academy Senior Lead Physiotherapist to take ownership of medical and sports science provision across our Academy from U9 to U18. Based at the Pirelli Stadium and training grounds in Burton-on-Trent, this is a high-impact role at the heart of player development within a professional football environment.

You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary medical team, delivering first-class assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programs while working closely with coaches and performance staff to maximize player availability and wellbeing. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to work pitch side with the U18 squad and play a key role in shaping the next generation of talent.

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behavior are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding

Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.