Lead YDP Physio

Doncaster Rovers F.C.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Doncaster Rovers FC is seeking a Lead YDP Physio to oversee medical provision for its U13–U16 Academy age groups in Doncaster. The role covers injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in line with EPPP and club standards.

You will provide medical cover for training on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on YDP match days, collaborating with coaches, parents and performance staff to support a child-centred approach to health.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with players, parents and staff.
• Familiarity with EPPP and academy medical protocols.
• HCPC registered physiotherapist with up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage YDP medical provision for U13–U16 academy.
• Provide weekly availability and rehab updates to MDT.
• Conduct injury audits and oversee return-to-play protocols.
• Provide pitch-side emergency care and equipment checks.
• Document all clinical work in KitmanLabs and communicate with parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HCPC registration

ITMMiF (ATMMiF desirable)

Tools

KitmanLabs

Job description

Doncaster Rovers is looking for a Lead YDP Physio to oversee medical provision for its U13–U16 Academy age groups.

The Role

You will be responsible for all aspects of medical provision for the Youth Development Phase, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols, in line with EPPP and club standards.

You will provide medical cover for training on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on YDP match days, working closely with coaches, parents and performance staff to deliver a holistic, child-centred approach to player health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage YDP medical provision, including screening, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
• Provide weekly player availability and rehabilitation updates to the YDP MDT
• Conduct regular injury audits to inform injury prevention strategies
• Provide pitch-side emergency care
• Manage medical equipment checks and contribute to Emergency Action Plans
• Document all clinical work on KitmanLabs
• Manage communication with parents and the MDT

About You

• ITMMiF (ATMMiF desirable)
• HCPC registration
• FA Safeguarding certificate
• Familiarity with EPPP and academy medical protocols
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Details

• Location: Doncaster
• Contract: Part-time (Monday and Wednesday evenings plus match days)
• Closing date: 23 November 2026