Part-Time Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist

Westfield Academy; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Academy is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist to support our Football and Basketball Academy students, providing professional therapy, injury prevention advice, rehabilitation programs, and pitch-side assistance during all home fixtures.

The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in sports therapy, physiotherapy, or a related field, with experience in a school setting and the ability to liaise with coaches and staff for optimal athlete care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, or a related field.
• HCPC registration (for physiotherapists) or relevant professional accreditation.
• First Aid qualification (e.g. Emergency First Aid at Work or equivalent) - pitch-side qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries to student-athletes.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with best practice.
• Support pitch-side for all home games (football), ensuring immediate response to injuries and first aid needs.
• Liaise with coaches, PE staff, and external medical professionals to ensure optimal care and recovery plans for athletes.
• Educate students on self-care, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, or a related field

HCPC registration

First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist

Salary: £30-£40 per hour based on experience

Hours/Weeks: Training days (Westfield Academy)
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Match days (Home ground - University of Hertfordshire)
Wednesday and Friday
2 ½ hours on home match days potentially around 23 home matches
Physio to make own arrangements to the match venue.

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for Sports

Westfield Academy is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist to support our Football and Basketball Academy students. The successful candidate will provide professional therapy services, injury prevention advice, rehabilitation programs, and pitch-side assistance during all home fixtures

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries to student-athletes.

• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with best practice.

• Support pitch-side for all home games (football), ensuring immediate response to injuries and first aid needs.

• Liaise with coaches, PE staff, and external medical professionals to ensure optimal care and recovery plans for athletes.

• Educate students on self-care, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. This role will be reviewed annually as part of the performance appraisal process and the post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

Westfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Person Specification

Essential (or expected to train/qualify to that standard)

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, or a related field.
• HCPC registration (for physiotherapists) or relevant professional accreditation.
• First Aid qualification (e.g. Emergency First Aid at Work or equivalent) - pitch-side qualification desirable.

Relevant Experience

• Experience of working in a school setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with adolescent athletes and knowledge of football and basketball injury profiles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Qualities

• Polite and courteous
• Confidentiality & integrity is integral
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Efficient, organised and meticulous