Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Rotherham United FC; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham United FC invites applications for a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to oversee medical services for the club's academy and youth players. The role is full-time and reports to the Academy Manager and Head of Performance & Sport, with responsibility for coordinating the day-to-day medical cover.

You will manage part-time physiotherapists, deliver CPD, assess and treat injuries, run prevention programmes, screen players and provide matchday cover, while liaising with external bodies and

Qualifications

• BSc in Physiotherapy or a relevant degree.
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC registered
• ITMMiF
• Driving licence
• Experience working with paediatrics in a clinical or sporting setting
• Desirable: ATMMiF and a sports massage diploma

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day medical provision for the youth team and academy
• Manage the part-time academy physiotherapists and deliver medical CPD
• Assess, treat, refer and rehabilitate injuries, and run injury prevention programmes
• Screen players to improve injury prevention
• Provide matchday medical cover for the youth team and academy
• Manage medical notes on the PMA, medical stock and the academy medical budget
• Liaise with external partners such as the PFA, FA, EFL and Premier League
• Drive the club minibus as required

Skills

ITMMiF

Driving licence

Paediatrics experience

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Rotherham United is looking for a Lead Academy Physiotherapist to oversee medical services for its academy and youth team players.

The Role

Working full time under the Academy Manager and Head of Performance & Sport, you will manage the part-time academy physiotherapists to make sure every training session and match is covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day medical provision for the youth team and academy
• Manage the part-time academy physiotherapists and deliver medical CPD
• Assess, treat, refer and rehabilitate injuries, and run injury prevention programmes
• Screen players to improve injury prevention
• Provide matchday medical cover for the youth team and academy
• Manage medical notes on the PMA, medical stock and the academy medical budget
• Liaise with external partners such as the PFA, FA, EFL and Premier League
• Drive the club minibus as required

About You

• BSc in Physiotherapy or a relevant degree
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC registered
• ITMMiF
• Driving licence
• Experience working with paediatrics in a clinical or sporting setting
• Desirable: ATMMiF and a sports massage diploma

Key Details

• Location: Rotherham
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Salary: £25,000 per year
• Closing date: 31 October 2026