Lead Sports Therapist

11 hours ago

StokeonTrent Staffordshire, United Kingdom Hednesford Town FC Full time

Lead Sports Therapist – Job Description – Full Time – Salary Dependent on experience
The opportunity is to work for the fastest growing Football Club in The UK. the ambition at HTFC is to be the best in everything we do. this requires the best people to help lead and create the future of our tremendous football club. The Head Sports Therapist is responsible for leading the club’s medical and injury management programme. This role oversees injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play planning, and matchday medical provision for all players. The Head Sports Therapist works closely with coaching staff, S&C coaches, analysts, and club leadership to maximise player availability and performance.

Conduct regular movement screenings, physical assessments, and wellness monitoring.
· Provide pitch-side support during training sessions, ensuring appropriate warm-up and cool-down protocols.
· Provide immediate assessment and management of acute injuries.
· Deliver effective manual therapy, taping, massage, and rehabilitation treatments.
· Liaise with external medical professionals when escalated care is required.

Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play

· Design and oversee progressive rehab programmes for short- and long-term injuries.
· Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning coach to integrate gym-based rehab.
· Conduct return-to-play testing to ensure players meet physical and medical standards before rejoining training.

Matchday Medical Provision

· Lead medical set-up and duties for home and away fixtures.
· Provide pitch-side first aid and emergency management.
· Ensure all equipment (first aid kit, splints, AED, etc.) Leadership & Management

· Manage and support assistant physios, sports therapists, or student interns.
· Drive professional standards across the medical department.
· Coordinate communication between the Manager, coaching staff, medical staff, and players.
· Attend staff meetings to report on player availability and medical updates.
· Be able to oversee all teams under the club’s name including women’s and u18’s squad.

Maintain accurate medical records for all players on a club system.
· Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and sports-governing-body regulations are met.
· Oversee ordering, budgeting, and inventory of medical supplies.

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, or related discipline.
· Relevant FA recognised first aid/trauma qualification (Minimum ITMIIF)
· Experience delivering hands-on treatment within a sports performance environment.
· Strong understanding of rehabilitation protocols and return-to-play processes.

Experience in Full time football
· Ability to work evenings/weekends based on training and match schedule.
· Player-centred approach with strong empathy and trust-building skills.
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