Lead Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist

Royston Town FC; Aston End; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Royston Town FC is seeking a Head Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist to join the management team in Hertfordshire. The role leads the Physiotherapy Dept and delivers expert care for players during training and matches.

You will assess and manage injuries, design screening and prevention strategies, coordinate external investigations, and maintain medical records while working with coaches, players and parents. Part-time commitment to training/match schedule is required.

Formación

• Must hold a Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy degree.
• Experience working in a sporting environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication with coaches, players, parents and external medical contacts.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team and maintain high professionalism.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage injuries with accurate assessment, diagnosis and injury management.
• Design and implement screening and injury prevention strategies tailored to age and maturation.
• Arrange external investigations and treatment as required.
• Provide matchday and training medical cover for home and away games.
• Maintain medical records and communicate player availability with management.
• Lead medical education for players and parents and contribute to in-service training.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professionalism

Confidentiality

DBS Check

Football environment experience

Educación

Physiotherapy/Osteopathy/Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy Degree

Herramientas

FA Level 3 First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Organisation Royston Town FC Salary Based on Experience Location Royston, Hertfordshire Contract type (Part time) Closing date 31 October 2026 Interview date 31 October 2026

Job Description An opportunity to become an integral part of our management team has arisen as we look to add a Head Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist

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 Central Division 1 - Step 4 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.

Lead Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist Hertfordshire, GB