Performance Lead, Physiotherapy

Sporting Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah invites applications for a Performance Lead (Physiotherapy) based in Saudi Arabia. The role leads physiotherapy and rehabilitation across Olympic Champions and Futures Programmes, managing a team and ensuring high standards of athlete care during training, competitions, and camps.

The role requires extensive elite-sport physiotherapy experience, leadership in a clinical setting, and strong musculoskeletal expertise, with a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing physiotherapy in elite sport.
• Experience leading or managing a clinical or medical service.
• Strong skills in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation.
• Collaborative and professional, interdisciplinary team work.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred in Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a physiotherapy and rehabilitation strategy across the club’s programmes.
• Lead and manage a small team, setting high standards for athlete care.
• Oversee injury management, rehabilitation planning, and safe return-to-performance.
• Ensure robust medical governance, clinical systems, and quality assurance processes.
• Work with coaches and performance staff to provide integrated athlete support.
• Provide support at training, competitions, and international camps as required.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Leadership

Elite sport

Musculoskeletal assessment

Rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC/MCSP registration

Job description

Sporting Jobs are working exclusively with Al-Qadsiah to appoint a Performance Lead (Physiotherapy) as part of their growing multi-sport and Olympic performance programme, based in Saudi Arabia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to take a leadership role within a forward-thinking club that is investing in athlete health, performance, and rehabilitation.

The Role

As Performance Lead (Physiotherapy), you will:

Develop and deliver a clear physiotherapy and rehabilitation strategy across the club’s Olympic Champions and Futures Programmes.

Lead and manage a small team, setting high standards for athlete care and recovery.

Oversee injury management, rehabilitation planning, and safe return-to-performance practices.

Ensure robust medical governance, clinical systems, and quality assurance processes.

Work closely with coaches and other performance staff to provide integrated athlete support.

Provide support at training, competitions, and international camps as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Significant experience providing physiotherapy services within elite sport, ideally in Olympic or multi-sport settings.

Experience leading or managing a clinical or medical service.

Strong skills in musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, and athlete health optimisation.

A collaborative and professional approach, comfortable working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

A degree in Physiotherapy (postgraduate qualification preferred) and relevant professional registration (HCPC/MCSP).

Experience with sports trauma and emergency care is desirable.

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

Al-Qadsiah Multi-Sport Club is committed to building a high-performance system that supports athletes to reach their full potential. This is a chance to contribute to a growing multi-sport environment with excellent facilities, a supportive team culture, and a clear vision for success.