AWFC Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (Fixed Term Contract)

Arsenal; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious football club in St Albans is looking for a Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to oversee the rehabilitation of injured players and support the Medical Performance Lead. The role requires a MSc in Physiotherapy, experience in elite sports, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to health and performance excellence with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working model

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified specialist and registered chartered physiotherapist.
• Proven experience working with high-performance athletes.
• FA Female Health Lead Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead rehabilitation programmes for injured players.
• Collaborate with medical and coaching staff to create strategies.
• Analyze data to identify injury trends.

Skills

Expert rehabilitation clinician

Excellent communicator

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Education

MSc in Physiotherapy

First aid qualification

Job description

The Role

We are looking for aRehabilitation Physiotherapiston a one yearfixed term basisto cover maternity leave.

This important role willsupport with Arsenal Women’s First Team medical performance and oversee the rehabilitation and return to play of injured players. It will alsosupport the Medical Performance Lead in all aspects of Sports Medicine to improve sporting performance.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Lead the design, implementation and progression of rehabilitation programmes – you will be responsible for guiding players through evidence-based, player-centred rehab plans that ensure safe and efficient return to training and competition
• Collaborate across disciplines – you’ll work closely with doctors, S&C coaches, analysts, and other specialists to create cohesive return-to-play strategies grounded in best practice and individual player needs
• Data analysis – you’ll collect and retrospectively analyse data to identify trends and possible contributory injury factors
• Record management – you will maintain detailed records for the department of all Sports Medicine and Performance actions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Performance evaluation – you’ll create and implement systems and methodologies to evaluate the success of the department in relation to the vision, mission and the four pillars of Arsenal Women Football Club
• Act as a trusted ambassador for our club - you willdiligently maintain our child protection, health, safety and equal opportunity procedures and you'll conduct yourself with the utmost discretion with regards to the confidential nature of our club operations

What we are looking for

• Qualified specialist – you’ll have MSc in Physiotherapy, be a registered chartered physiotherapist and a member of the Health and Care Professions Council
• Expert rehabilitation clinician – you’re a qualified physiotherapist (MSc) and HCPC-registered, with a strong grounding in contemporary rehab science and its practical application in elite sport
• Track record in elite football – you bring proven experience working with high-performance athletes, ideally within a first-team football environment, managing the full spectrum of rehab from acute injury through to return-to-play
• FA Female Health Lead Certification - you will be required to complete thecertificationfor this position
• First aid qualification – you’ll have a current FA AREA, ATMMiF or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communicator - you're able to communicate complex information in a simple and understandable way
• Flexible and adaptable mindset - you come with exceptional prioritisation skills and are able to respond to the demands of elite football

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date - 31st August 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Good luck!