First Team Sports Therapist

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is seeking a qualified Massage or Sports Therapy professional to join the medical services team. You will provide soft tissue therapies, support injury prevention, and contribute to the players’ preparation for training and matches.

You will work alongside the Physiotherapy team, manage basic medical equipment and assist in travel logistics for the First Team squad. A commitment to continuous learning and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Massage or Sports Therapy is required.
• FA accredited emergency aid qualification or ability to acquire.
• Demonstrable manual therapy skills are essential.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Experience providing manual therapy in elite sport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide soft tissue interventions to professional players to optimise performance and injury prevention.
• Incorporate physiological and pathological processes to prepare players for training and competitions.
• Treat players with techniques within scope of practice and refer when needed.
• Provide organisational support to ensure smooth department operations and stock maintenance.
• Assist in stock management, packing and transport of medical equipment for travel.
• Attend daily medical meetings and report injuries or fitness concerns to Head of Medical Services.

Skills

Manual therapy skills

Time management

Continuous learning

Experience in elite sport

Education

Relevant Qualification in Massage or Sports Therapy

Job description

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We are at our brightest when we’re all together. Our club, our teams, our community. We are entering a new era at Tottenham with a new club strategy, new leadership, and a focus on putting our fans at the heart of everything we do as we continue to strengthen our connection with our DNA, our home, and each other.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

We are entering a new era at Tottenham Hotspur Football club. This is associated with a new club strategy and new leadership.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking department driven to deliver the highest level of Athlete-centred, integrated practice.

The Role

• You will report to the Head of Medical Services.
• To provide appropriate soft tissue interventions to professional players to optimise their performance, preparation and injury prevention at training sessions, match days and international trips. Evidenced by appropriate keeping of medical records
• Incorporate physiological and pathological processes to prepare players for training and competitions
• Treat players with a range of techniques within scope of practice and if appropriate refer players on to other members of the team. Evidenced by relevant CPD throughout the season your
• Provide organisational support to ensure the smooth running of the department and its needs. Evidenced by stock taking and maintenance of medical equipment across all sites

Key Responsibilities

• To provide soft tissue techniques in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries to the professional players at THFC around training, matches and international travel as required
• Provide injury prevention advice and support in line with departmental philosophies
• Be able to work independently to treat and manage players using strapping, tape and massage techniques when necessary
• Work alongside the Physiotherapy team to treat injuries to alleviate pain and regain function
• Work alongside the Physiotherapy team to optimise performance and assist in recovery using a range of manual therapy techniques
• Appropriately hand over relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team when additional treatments or onward referral may be required
• Assist in the management of stock and ordering of medical consumables for the Training Centre, Lodge and Stadium
• Assist in packing and transportation of medical equipment required for travel
• Help maintain the treatment room and its equipment at the Training Centre
• Develop new treatment adjunct skills as appropriate
• Support the team on a match day as required by the Head of Medical Services which may involve national and/or international travel
• Assist in emergency pitch side cover at the training centre during training sessions when required
• Attend daily medical meetings to keep updated with specific maintenance issues or treatment requirements for players within the First Team squad
• Be proactive in reporting any potential injury/fitness issues to Head of Medical Services on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate medical note keeping is upheld

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Builds strong relationships, and is understanding of keeping those relationships within the boundaries of professional protocols
• High level of confidentiality and use of discretion
• Values & respects others, and displays collaborative ways of working
• Is a strong team worker, and can also work alone
• Takes responsibility for delivering to the highest standards
• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
• Is adaptable, flexible, and a displays positivity within the workplace
• Communicates effectively across the multi-disciplinary team

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Qualification in Massage or Sports Therapy
• FA accredited emergency aid qualification or ability to acquire
• Demonstrable manual therapy skills
• Good time management
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Experience of providing manual therapy in an elite sporting environment

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded that they will be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.