Head Physiotherapist

Royston Town; Royston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Royston Town FC is seeking a passionate Head Physiotherapist for the 2025/26 season. The role involves managing player injuries, providing medical cover during matches, and collaborating with coaches. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in sports, particularly football. Join a historic club and contribute to the team's success!

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, or Sports Rehabilitation.
• Experience in a sporting environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches and players.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury management and assessment for players.
• Deliver medical cover on match days and training.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate player availability.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Motivation

Confidentiality

Education

Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy Degree

Job description

REPORTS TO: 1st Team Manager
HOURS: Tues/Thurs evenings. Sat Day times. Note: hours vary

An opportunity to become an integral part of our management team has arisen as we look to add a Head Physiotherapist for the 2025/26 season and beyond.

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about football, and their work, and is keen to work at a club that is aspiring to achieve.

We are looking for someone that is both competent and confident in leading our Physio Dept, so previous experience in a similar role will be our preference. You must also be able to commit to our training/match schedule,

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Of Injuries
• To provide accurate assessment, diagnosis, and injury management to all players, ensuring best evidence-based practice is always followed.
• Work alongside other members of the playing department to design and implement effective, age and maturation specific screening and injury prevention strategies.
• To arrange external investigations and treatment as required.

Medical Provision At Matches & Training
• To provide match day/training medical cover as required, both home and away.
• To maintain and implement an emergency action plan.
• To assist in the checking and maintenance of all medical equipment.

Communication
• To maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding player availability/injury updates, as necessary.
• To develop and maintain relationships with external contacts.

Other Responsibilities
• To assist with warmups, cool downs and individual/squad conditioning sessions as required.
• Other relevant duties as determined by the Manager.
• To co-ordinate and contribute to any medical in-service training at the Club.
• To lead in the education of all players and parents as required (i.e., injury prevention, recovery etc.)

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy Degree
• Previous experience of working in a sporting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties (i.e., coaches, players, parents, external medical contacts etc.)
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Display a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Highly motivated, with a passion for working within a football setting.
• Utmost confidentiality always.
• Enhanced DBS Check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Pitch side Trauma Qualification, such as the FA Level 3 in First Aid or equivalent.
• Experience of working in football, or a full-time sporting environment

ABOUT THE CLUB
Royston Town FC, nicknamed "The Crows", was formed in 1875 and are the third oldest club in Hertfordshire. Our Men's First Team plays in the Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Central Division - Step 3 of the non-league football pyramid. We also have an Under 23's side and an Under 18's side. Our successful Women's team play in the Eastern Region Women's Football League Premier Division - Step 5 of the Women's football pyramid.

Organisation Royston Town Salary Based on Experience Location Royston, Hertfordshire Contract type (Part time) Closing date 31 May 2025 Interview date 4 June 2025 Job Description REPORTS TO: 1st Team Manager
HOURS: Tues/Thurs evenings. Sat Day times. Note: hours vary

An opportunity to become an integral part of our management team has arisen as we look to add a Head Physiotherapist for the 2025/26 season and beyond.

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about football, and their work, and is keen to work at a club that is aspiring to achieve.

We are looking for someone that is both competent and confident in leading our Physio Dept, so previous experience in a similar role will be our preference. You must also be able to commit to our training/match schedule,

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Of Injuries
• To provide accurate assessment, diagnosis, and injury management to all players, ensuring best evidence-based practice is always followed.
• Work alongside other members of the playing department to design and implement effective, age and maturation specific screening and injury prevention strategies.
• To arrange external investigations and treatment as required.

Medical Provision At Matches & Training
• To provide match day/training medical cover as required, both home and away.
• To maintain and implement an emergency action plan.
• To assist in the checking and maintenance of all medical equipment.

Communication
• To maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding player availability/injury updates, as necessary.
• To develop and maintain relationships with external contacts.

Other Responsibilities
• To assist with warmups, cool downs and individual/squad conditioning sessions as required.
• Other relevant duties as determined by the Manager.
• To co-ordinate and contribute to any medical in-service training at the Club.
• To lead in the education of all players and parents as required (i.e., injury prevention, recovery etc.)

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy Degree
• Previous experience of working in a sporting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties (i.e., coaches, players, parents, external medical contacts etc.)
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Display a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Highly motivated, with a passion for working within a football setting.
• Utmost confidentiality always.
• Enhanced DBS Check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
• Pitch side Trauma Qualification, such as the FA Level 3 in First Aid or equivalent.
• Experience of working in football, or a full-time sporting environment

ABOUT THE CLUB
Royston Town FC, nicknamed "The Crows", was formed in 1875 and are the third oldest club in Hertfordshire. Our Men's First Team plays in the Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Central Division - Step 3 of the non-league football pyramid. We also have an Under 23's side and an Under 18's side. Our successful Women's team play in the Eastern Region Women's Football League Premier Division - Step 5 of the Women's football pyramid. How to apply Please send applications and/or questions to [e-mail] PLEASE NOTEAs this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role.