Lead Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist

Royston Town FC; Royston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Royston Town FC is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist to join the club's management team. The role leads the physio department, delivering injury management, match and training cover, and player education.

You should be passionate about football, able to work independently, and commit to the club's training and match schedule. Location: Royston, Hertfordshire; Contract: Part time; Pay: Based on experience; Closing date: 31 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy.
• Experience in a sporting environment, ideally leading a department.
• Competent and confident working independently.
• Able to commit to the club's training and match schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management of player injuries.
• Design and implement screening and injury prevention strategies with the playing department.
• Arrange external investigations and treatment as required.
• Provide match-day and training medical cover, home and away, and maintain an emergency action plan.
• Keep accurate medical records and update management on player availability.
• Assist with warm-ups, cool-downs and conditioning, and educate players on injury prevention and recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Football knowledge

Education

Physiotherapy degree or equivalent

Job description

Royston Town FC is looking for a Lead Physiotherapist / Sport Therapist to become an integral part of its management team.

The Role

This role suits someone passionate about football who is competent and confident leading the club's physio department, ideally with previous experience in a similar role. You will provide injury management, match and training cover, and player education, and must be able to commit to the club's training and match schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management of player injuries
• Design and implement screening and injury prevention strategies with the playing department
• Arrange external investigations and treatment as required
• Provide match-day and training medical cover, home and away, and maintain an emergency action plan
• Keep accurate medical records and update management on player availability
• Assist with warm-ups, cool-downs and conditioning, and educate players on injury prevention and recovery

About You

• A degree in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy
• Previous experience working in a sporting environment, ideally leading a department
• Competent and confident working independently
• Able to commit to the club's training and match schedule

Key Details

• Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
• Contract: Part time
• Pay: Based on experience
• Closing date: 31 October 2026