Physiotherapist

Al Qadisiyah; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia seeks a qualified Physiotherapist to lead injury prevention, assessment and rehabilitation for academy players, ensuring optimal performance and health.

You will develop rehab plans, coordinate with medical and coaching staff, maintain detailed records, and support return-to-play protocols while adapting to a Saudi football environment.

Familiarity with safeguarding standards and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy or related field.
• FIFA Guardian Safeguarding qualification or plan to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Proven experience in a professional football academy environment.
• Hands-on therapy techniques including taping, soft tissue therapy, massage, and other injury management interventions.
• Ability to prepare and deliver rehabilitation programs tailored to specific injuries and player needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with medical doctors, sports scientists, coaches, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Injury prevention: assess risks and tailor prevention programs.
• Injury assessments and treatments: provide first aid and manage rehabilitation.
• Rehabilitation: monitor progress and guide return-to-play protocols.
• Record keeping and reporting: maintain medical records and communicate with staff.
• Other duties: CPD and adherence to Performance Department standards; support academy staff.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Sports rehab

Injury assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physiotherapy

Job description

To provide high-quality medical and rehabilitative care to Academy players supporting their health wellbeing and athletic performance The role is responsible for the prevention assessment treatment and rehabilitation of injuries ensuring players are fit and in optimal condition for training competition and long-term development

Job Responsibilities

• Injury Prevention Conduct regular physical assessments of players to identify any potential injury risks Implement injury prevention programs tailored to the needs of the players Advise players on fitness conditioning recovery and rehabilitation strategies
• Injury Assessments and Treatments Provide immediate first aid and medical treatment for injuries sustained during training sessions or matches Assess diagnose and treat sports-related injuries and conditions e g strains sprains fractures etc Develop and execute individual rehabilitation programs for injured players Accompany and work with the player throughout the injury and recovery process
• Rehabilitation Monitor and track the progress of players during rehabilitation phases Work with the coaching staff to integrate rehabilitation exercises into the players training regimes Provide guidance on return-to-play protocols ensuring that players recover fully before returning to competitive play Work together with the return to play coach to support the players fitness during this recovery phase
• Record Keeping and Reporting Maintain detailed medical records of injuries treatments and rehabilitation progress for each player Prepare injury reports and communicate with coaching and management teams about player health and readiness Daily work with treatment and injury records in the database
• Other ensure all continuous professional development and training courses are up to date and the minimum professional standards of the Performance Department are met Further duties at the discretion of line Manager or Academy Technical Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, or a related sports science discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• FIFA Guardian Safeguarding qualification or a commitment to obtain the qualification within a reasonable timeframe
• Proven experience working within a professional football academy environment
• Proficiency in delivering hands-on therapy techniques, including taping, soft tissue therapy, massage, and other injury management interventions
• Ability to prepare and deliver warm-up routines, movement preparation, and activation exercises for players
• Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing individualized rehabilitation programmes tailored to specific injuries and player needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical doctors, sports scientists, nutritionists, coaches, and other performance staff to deliver integrated player care
• Experience implementing injury prevention strategies and supporting the integration of rehabilitation plans into training programmes
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed medical records, including injury assessments, treatment plans, rehabilitation progress reports, and return-to-play documentation
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with players, parents, coaches, and colleagues
• Adaptability and willingness to work within a new cultural and professional environment, with an openness to learning about Saudi football and athlete development pathways
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is advantageous
• Fluency in English, with Arabic language skills considered an advantage