Academy Physiotherapist

24 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds United Football Club Full time
Job Title: Academy Physiotherapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to join our Academy team at Leeds United Football Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Academy Physiotherapy Programme, ensuring a first-class player experience for players across the 9-16 age groups.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Implement the Academy Physiotherapy Programme, working closely with the Senior Academy Physiotherapists to assess, treat, and rehabilitate players.
  • Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programmes and return to fitness protocols for all players in the Under 9 to Under 16 age group.
  • Provide match day cover for FP, YDP, and PDP games as required.
  • Oversee the implementation of medical screening as per EPPP requirements, including testing to facilitate recruitment activity.
  • Support the Academy Injury Audit and contribute to the development of each player as part of the 6-12 weekly multidisciplinary review process.
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate level education in Physiotherapy.
  • Registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC and CSP.
  • ATTMiF qualification or equivalent.
  • FA Safeguarding children certificate.
  • DBS check with children's barred list check.
  • UK Driving License.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Postgraduate level education in Physiotherapy.
Essential Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years' postgraduate experience working in physiotherapy.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player/athlete development.
Desirable Experience:
  • Experience of working in a football Academy.
Required Knowledge:
  • Understanding of the current Academy system and professional football culture and landscape.
  • Applied knowledge of EPPP standards and working practices.
  • Understanding of how a long-term, holistic development programme is structured.
  • Understanding of the function of each facet in a multi-disciplinary team in an Academy.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety policy and best practice.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding policy and best practice.
  • Strong awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Required Skills:
  • Creates positive learning environments.
  • Plans and delivers challenging, age-appropriate activities.
  • Identifies and responds to the needs of the players by adapting their coaching practice accordingly.
  • Uses accurate and age-appropriate medical content.
  • Communicates using a variety of methods and using an age-appropriate vocabulary.
  • Able to justify and reflect on their practice and beliefs.
  • Builds positive relationships with the players, staff, and all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties.
  • Competent user of the Intelligience Platform (iP)/Performance Management Application (PMA).
What We Look For In A Team Member:
  • Inspires others and is a positive role model.
  • Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily.
  • Demands high standards and has an attention to detail.
  • Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives.
  • Aligns with the Academy playing and coaching philosophy.
  • Takes a long-term view of player development and aligns with the Academy approach to winning.
  • Possesses a passion for talent development and is motivated to work with young players.
  • Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest.
  • Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy.
  • Is open-minded, innovative, and willing to explore new ideas/concepts.
  • Enjoys facing challenges and has the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through.
  • Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
  • Willing to share their knowledge and experience as part of a community of practice.
  • Able to work with players, staff, and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds, and cultures.
  • Committed to personal development and continuous improvement.
  • Possesses a strong work ethic and is motivated to be the best they can be.
  • Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club.
Equality & Diversity:

Leeds United Football Club is committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are opposed to any form of discrimination and commit ourselves to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

Safeguarding & Recruitment:

Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role, will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.



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