Academy Physiotherapist (Foundation Phase)

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah Club is seeking an Academy Physiotherapist to provide medical and rehabilitative care to academy players. The role involves assessing, treating, and preventing injuries, ensuring players are in optimal condition for competitions. With a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation, you will work closely with coaches and medical staff to create a lasting impact in Saudi sports.

Benefits

Be part of a legacy

Diverse cultural environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a football academy setting.
• Skilled in manual therapy techniques.
• Competent in maintaining medical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular assessments to identify injury risks.
• Deliver immediate first aid during training.
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and recovery milestones.

Skills

Manual therapy techniques

Injury prevention programs

Rehabilitation planning

Detailed medical documentation

Cultural competency

Fluent in English

Spanish language

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Academy Physiotherapist (Foundation Phase) - Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams - we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As an Academy Physiotherapist at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will provide medical and rehabilitative care to academy players in the Foundation Phase (FP), ensuring they are in optimal physical condition for training and competition. You will work closely with the medical and coaching staff to assess, treat, and prevent injuries, while supporting players through each phase of their recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Injury Prevention

• Conduct regular assessments to identify potential injury risks
• Implement tailored injury prevention programs
• Provide advice on fitness, recovery, and injury mitigation strategies

Injury Assessments and Treatments

• Deliver immediate first aid during training sessions and matches
• Diagnose and treat sports-related injuries such as strains, sprains, and fractures
• Design and lead rehabilitation programs customized to individual needs
• Support players throughout the entire recovery journey

Rehabilitation

• Monitor rehabilitation progress and recovery milestones
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate rehabilitation into regular training
• Guide players through return-to-play protocols
• Work closely with the Return to Play Coach to support physical conditioning during recovery

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each player
• Generate injury and progress reports for coaches and management
• Ensure consistent documentation within the treatment database

Other

• Maintain up-to-date CPD and professional development as per performance department standards
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the line manager or Academy Technical Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a sport-related field (e.g., Physiotherapy), or equivalent experience
• FIFA Guardian safeguarding qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in a football academy setting
• Skilled in manual therapy techniques (e.g., taping, massage)
• Capable of delivering warm-ups and activation exercises
• Proficient in developing and overseeing rehabilitation plans
• Competent in maintaining detailed medical documentation
• Comfortable working in diverse cultural environments
• Fluent in English; Arabic and Spanish are an advantage

Desirable:

• Prior experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.