First Team Physiotherapist

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Al-Qadsiah Club as a First Team Physiotherapist, playing a critical role in player health and rehabilitation. You'll work closely with teams to ensure high-level performance and contribute to the club's legacy in Saudi sports. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on athletes' careers and the future of sports in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a physiotherapist in professional sport, ideally football.
• Deep knowledge of physiotherapy techniques and medical services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct musculoskeletal screenings to identify injury risk factors.
• Provide on-field physiotherapy during training and matches.

Skills

Communication

Manual Therapy

Rehabilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Dry Needling

Osteopathy

Job description

First Team Physiotherapist

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 a Physiotherapist for the First Team at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will play a critical role in player health, injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive physiotherapy support, ensuring player availability and high-level performance across all training and match contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

Injury Prevention and Player Care

• Conduct musculoskeletal screenings to identify injury risk factors
• Develop and implement prevention programs with performance staff
• Deliver individualized treatment to improve mobility, strength, and flexibility

Injury Assessment and Treatment

• Apply treatment plans created by the medical team
• Diagnose injuries and guide individual recovery plans
• Use evidence-based methods and monitor recovery progress

Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play

• Oversee rehabilitation progress and re-integration
• Integrate rehab into team training in coordination with coaching staff
• Ensure full recovery prior to return to play

Match Day and Training Support

• Provide on-field physiotherapy during training and matches
• Manage acute injuries and support warm-up/recovery routines
• Assist with post-match recovery procedures

Collaboration and Reporting

• Coordinate medical staff schedules for operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate injury updates
• Work cross-departmentally to support holistic player care
• Educate players on injury prevention and recovery strategies
• Participate in medical meetings and team workshops

Other

• Stay current with CPD and professional development
• Undertake additional duties as required by the line manager or Technical Director

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Certifications in dry needling, strength & conditioning, osteopathy, biomechanics, taping, or manual therapy
• Certification in rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

- Proven experience as a physiotherapist in professional sport, ideally football

- Deep knowledge of physiotherapy techniques and medical services

- Skilled in manual therapy, dry needling, and osteopathy practices

- Experience designing and managing rehabilitation and return-to-play programs

- Familiarity with the physical demands and injury risks in elite football

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Fluent in English; Arabic and Spanish are advantageous

- Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is desirable

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.