Academy Therapist (Casual)

Millwall Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known football club in England is seeking an Academy Therapist to provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation for academy players aged U9 to U16. This part-time role involves emergency first aid cover, clinical assessments, and maintaining communication with coaching staff. Essential qualifications include a degree in sports therapy or rehabilitation, along with relevant first aid qualifications. Flexible hours required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Chartered physiotherapist, sports therapy or sport rehabilitation degree.
• Basic Life Support or other first aid qualifications required.
• Driving license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid cover during trainings and matchdays.
• Conduct clinical assessment of injured youth players.
• Maintain communication with coaches about players’ injury status.

Skills

Chartered physiotherapist

Basic Life Support or first aid qualification

Driving licence

IT literacy skills

Education

Degree in sports therapy or sport rehabilitation

Job description

Organisation: Millwall Football Club
Salary: TBC on Interview
Location: Millwall Academy, Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, London, SE9 6TE
Contract type: Part time
Closing date: 5 December 2025

Reporting to: Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

Hours of work: No fixed hours. Shifts arranged subject to availability, including Monday‑Thursday evening sessions (16:30‑19:00) and weekend matchdays. ATTENTION: Applicants must be willing to work at least 2 Sundays per month.

About us

Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, based in South Bermondsey.

Role Overview

Millwall Football Club is looking to recruit a committed, knowledgeable, self‑motivated Chartered Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist or Sports Rehabilitator to join the Academy Sports Science & Medicine department. The Academy Therapist will provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation for all academy players from U9 to U16, and occasionally support full‑time scholars, within a Category 2 Academy operating under the EPPP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid cover during trainings and on matchday
• Conduct clinical assessment of youth injured players U9s‑U16s prior to games
• Keep detailed and accurate records of injuries and treatments and upload them on the Football Intelligence Platform
• Maintain constant communication with coaches, sports scientists and parents regarding players’ injury status and availability
• Liaise with full‑time academy medical members to update player’s rehabilitation progress
• Attend and participate in in‑house CPD sessions
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children within the academy

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Chartered physiotherapist, sports therapy or sport rehabilitation degree
• Basic Life Support or any first aid qualification
• Driving licence
• IT literacy skills

Desirable Requirements

• Valid Safeguarding Certification
• Experience working in professional sport with adolescent population
• Understanding of the EPPP requirements
• FA ATMMiF (Level 5), FA ITMMiF (Level 4) or equivalent first aid qualification

The Person

• Flexible working hours and timetable commitment
• Flexible to cover away fixtures with long travels
• Experience working in a sporting (football desirable) environment
• Strong communication skills
• Alignment with academy values: Attitude, Self‑less, Positive, Integrity, Respect, Excellence
• From a safeguarding perspective, resilient, self‑aware and open to sharing information

How to apply

To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the club we are unable to accept CVs. Please complete the standard application form available via the club’s website. For assistance with the application process, contact the club’s recruitment team.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2025

Millwall Football Club are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti‑discrimination. We will work to address areas of under‑representation and disadvantage in all aspects of our operations.

The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.