Casual Academy Physiotherapist

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to join its team on a casual basis. You will provide high-quality, player-centred physiotherapy to boys' academy players, supporting injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation within the Academy Medical & Performance team.

Care will be tailored to age and growth, with safeguarding and long-term health central. Location is Liverpool FC Academy with UK-wide matches; hours vary including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the HCPC.
• Full CSP membership including medical indemnity.
• Advanced emergency aid qualification Level 4 ITMMiF or higher.
• FA Safeguarding Children and UKAD Clean Sport Advisor.
• Desirable: understanding of academy talent pathway and experience with elite players.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover and support for the Academy Medical Team at training and matches.
• Deliver pitch-side emergency aid across the UK for the Academy.
• Treat and rehabilitate players in the Academy squads.
• Design and deliver individual injury prevention programmes.
• Liaise with coaching staff on injury status and availability.
• Maintain medical records to FA and governing body standards.
• Attend FA CPD events and ongoing training.

Education

Chartered Physiotherapist (HCPC)

CSP membership + medical indemnity

Tools

Emergency first aid Level 4 ITMMiF

Job description

Liverpool FC is looking for an Academy Physiotherapist to join its team on a casual basis.

The Role

You will provide high-quality, player-centred physiotherapy on an ad hoc basis to players in the boys' Academy pathway, working with the Academy Medical & Performance team and coaching staff on injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Care will be tailored to each player's age, stage of growth and individual needs, with safeguarding, welfare and long-term health central to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cover and support for the Academy Medical Team at training sessions and matches
• Provide pitch-side emergency aid at the Academy and at locations across the UK
• Treat and rehabilitate players in the Academy squads
• Design and deliver individual injury prevention programmes
• Liaise with coaching staff on players' injury status and availability
• Keep medical records to the standard required by The FA and professional bodies
• Attend FA CPD events and further training as required

About You

• A Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the HCPC
• Full CSP membership including medical indemnity
• An up-to-date advanced emergency aid qualification (at least Level 4 ITMMiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children and UKAD Clean Sport Advisor
• Desirable: an understanding of the Academy talent pathway and experience with elite club or national-level players

Key Details

• Location: Liverpool FC Academy, with matches across the UK
• Contract: Casual, variable hours including evenings and weekends
• The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applications
• Closing date: 17 November 2026