Casual Academy Therapist(s)

Fleetwood Town FC; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual matchday roles

Job summary

Fleetwood Town Football Club's Academy Medical Department is seeking a qualified practitioner to support medical services across the academy age groups, providing injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and matchday medical cover for players in a Category Two environment.

The role involves working with academy medical and performance staff, maintaining records, safeguarding and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or related discipline.
• Current ITMMiF or equivalent pitch-side trauma qualification.
• Up-to-date Emergency First Aid qualification.
• Membership of HCPC or equivalent professional body.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch-side medical cover for Academy fixtures.
• Deliver immediate assessment and management of injuries during training and matches.
• Maintain accurate injury and treatment records per procedures.
• Ensure emergency action plans are followed when required.
• Assist in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injured academy players.
• Deliver evidence-based injury prevention and recovery strategies.
• Support return-to-play processes under supervision of full-time medical staff.
• Communicate injury status and rehabilitation progress with players, parents, coaches and staff.
• Complete medical documentation promptly and maintain equipment and first aid supplies.
• Support medical screening and monitoring processes as required.
• Attend internal CPD opportunities and contribute to department development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy or related

Current ITMMiF (or equivalent pitch-side trauma qualification)

Emergency First Aid qualification

HCPC/CSP/SST/BASRaT or equivalent membership

Tools

Athlete management systems

Job description

Department: Academy Medical Department
Reports To: Head of Academy Medical
Location: Fleetwood Town FC Academy and match venues
Contract Type: Casual / Matchday and Training Support
Salary: £12.71

Role Purpose

The role will support the delivery of medical services across the Academy age groups, providing injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and matchday medical cover. The successful candidate will work closely with Academy medical and performance staff to help maintain the health, welfare and development of academy players within a Category Two Academy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Matchday Medical Provision
• Provide pitch-side medical cover for Academy fixtures.
• Deliver immediate assessment and management of injuries sustained during training and matches.
• Maintain accurate injury and treatment records in line with Academy procedures.
• Ensure appropriate emergency action plans are followed when required.
• Player Care & Rehabilitation
• Assist in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injured academy players.
• Deliver evidence-based injury prevention and recovery strategies.
• Support return-to-play processes under the direction of full-time medical staff.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, coaches and support staff regarding injury status and rehabilitation progress.
• Medical Administration
• Complete medical documentation and player treatment notes accurately and promptly.
• Ensure medical equipment and first aid supplies are maintained and match-ready.
• Support the implementation of medical screening and monitoring processes where required.
• Professional Development
• Maintain all required professional qualifications and memberships.
• Attend internal CPD opportunities and relevant external education events.
• Contribute positively to the continued development of the Academy Medical Department.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or related discipline.
• Current ITMMiF (or equivalent pitch-side trauma qualification).
• Up-to-date Emergency First Aid qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (HCPC, CSP, SST, BASRaT or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and academy matchdays.
• Commitment to safeguarding and player welfare.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within an elite youth sport or academy environment.
• Experience using athlete management or medical record systems.
• Knowledge of long-term athlete development principles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a Category Two Football Academy.
• Regular casual working opportunities across the Academy programme.
• Exposure to full-time Professional Development Phase operations where required.
• Ongoing CPD and professional learning opportunities.
• Clear progression opportunities for high-performing practitioners.

Safeguarding Statement

Fleetwood Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.