First Team Rehab Physiotherapist - Men’s First Team

Arsenal; London Colney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned football club is seeking a First Team Rehab Physiotherapist to deliver expert rehabilitation services for elite athletes. In this role, you will oversee player recovery from injuries, collaborate with medical staff, and ensure exceptional care standards. Applicants should possess a degree in Physiotherapy and extensive experience in high-performance sports environments. The club offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its hiring practices.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working model

Competitive health benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within elite level sport.
• MCSP and HCPC registration required.
• Ability to manage resources and medical records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the rehabilitation of players from injury to performance.
• Provide pitch-side cover for training and matches.
• Drive data visualisation for injury auditing.

Skills

Manual therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisation

Education

BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a First Team Rehab Physiotherapist for our Men’s FirstTeam to deliver and drive exceptional levels of physiotherapy for our players across training and matches.

In this exciting role, your key responsibility will be to deliver expert levels of rehabilitation in line with our club's protocols and the department philosophy. You will eagerly provide pitch-side medical services for training and matchday coverage at a range of fixtures. You'll provide excellent levels of manual therapy to players in line with analysed deficits, and you will assist with the physical preparation of players alongside Performance colleagues, prior to training and matches.

You will be entrusted to lead and assist with the assessment, treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues affecting players to ensure they return to their maximal physical capability in a safe and effective way.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued development of team processes, performance pathways and rehabilitation protocols, bringing your energy and enthusiasm to the department and supporting the delivery of all elements of athlete health and 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

• Oversee the rehabilitation of players - you'll take pride in leading and assisting with the rehabilitation of our Men's First Team players, from injury conception through to return to performance, utilising the expertise within the Multidisciplinary team as directed by our Head Physiotherapist
• Collaborate with the wider team - you will collaborate with all Medical and Performance staff to maximise the physical performance of the players, mitigate injury risk and rehabilitate players back to their maximum physical capability, and to provide a holistic and integrated approach to the delivery of screening, recovery, assessment, strength/conditioning and rehabilitation
• Provide exceptional coverage across training and matchdays - you'll offer pitch-side cover for training sessions and you'll diligently provide matchday cover for fixtures as determined by the Head of Department
• Uphold exceptional data collection processes - you will expertly drive and deliver data visualisation to improve departmental data collection for regular reporting, injury auditing and seasonal reviews, and you'll produce detailed clinical notes for all players to maintain comprehensive medical records on our database in accordance with Premier League, CSP and HCPC requirements
• Utilise expertise across the department - you'll deliver an expert level of manual handling and soft tissue skills for all fit and injured players, and you'll collect and analyse data to identify cause of injury
• Build and maintain winning relationships with players and colleagues - you will develop meaningful and trusting relationships with staff and players, consulting with the latter to gather information about general health and injury
• Prioritise innovation - you'll actively contribute and develop our club's commitment to research and innovation, and you will strive to evolve both your and the team's approaches to keep us ahead of the curve
• Act as an ambassador for our club - you will adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to our club and its operation

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience within elite level sport - you're proud of your impressive track record of working within professional sport and you have a history of working in a high-performance team treating and rehabilitating sporting injuries, and providing pitch-side medical 'run-on' for elite athletes
• Credible expertise - you come with a BSc or MSc degree level qualification in Physiotherapy (or are working towards a higher level of qualification) and you're MCSP and HCPC registered
• Best-in-class practical approach - you're equipped with exceptional levels of manual therapy and treatment skills, and the ability to plan and deliver gym and pitch-based physical preparation and rehab programmes
• Excellent communicator - you're able to build impactful relationships with players and staff and act as a role model at all times
• Natural team player - you have a proven ability to integrate into a high-performance team environment, working collaboratively as a key part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and adaptable mindset - you possess sound organisational and prioritisation skills, and you're proactive and versatile in your approach, with the ability to remain calm, respond to setbacks, reflect, learn and improve
• Competent administrative skills - you can accurately manage resources, information and medical records and you have an understanding of health and safety and its application to a sporting environment
• Passion for growth and innovation - you take responsibility for your own continuous professional development and you have an innate energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to excite and inspire others on the journey

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

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - view their stories here.

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 - Wednesday 22nd October 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.

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Good luck!