Part-Time Academy Physiotherapist – Youth Football

Cu Fc; Tiptree; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester United FC is seeking a part-time physiotherapist/sports therapist to support the U9-16 academy. You will provide medical cover during training and matches, assess injuries, and manage rehabilitation under the U9-16 team leaders.

The role requires HCPC/CSP/SST membership, experience with young athletes’ musculoskeletal injuries, knowledge of growth-related issues, and flexibility across days and venues. DBS/ safeguarding compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Membership of a nationally recognised professional physiotherapy or sport therapy association or equivalent (HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST).
• Experience with diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions related to young athletes.
• Knowledge of growth-related injuries management in young athletes.
• ITMMiF/ATMMiF or non-FA equivalent or willingness to complete.
• Flexibility with days, hours and locations to support training and matches.
• Able to work a minimum of 2 sessions a week or 4 sessions in a month.
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Approachable, interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with good communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Safeguarding accountability.

Responsibilities

• Report back to the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and Lead U9-U16 therapist with injury updates after training sessions and matches.
• Understand and relay the club’s EAP to opposition staff during matchdays.
• Provide pitch side medical cover at training sessions and matchday fixtures both home and away.
• Communicate with coaches and academy medical staff regarding player status and rehab progress.
• Communicate with players’ parents regarding relevant medical information.
• Assess and execute appropriate treatment and rehabilitation to injured players.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Injury rehabilitation

Pitch side care

Communication with coaches

Safeguarding awareness

Education

HCPC/CSP/BASRaT/SST membership

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Colchester United FC is seeking a part-time physiotherapist/sports therapist to support the U9-16 academy. You will provide medical cover during training and matches, assess injuries, and manage rehabilitation under the U9-16 team leaders.

The role requires HCPC/CSP/SST membership, experience with young athletes’ musculoskeletal injuries, knowledge of growth-related issues, and flexibility across days and venues. DBS/ safeguarding compliance is expected.