First Team Rehab Physiotherapist - Men’s First Team

The Role

We are looking for a First Team Rehab Physiotherapist for our Men’s First Team to deliver and drive exceptional levels of physiotherapy for our players across training and matches.

In this role, your key responsibility will be to deliver expert levels of rehabilitation in line with our club\’s protocols and the department philosophy. You will provide pitch-side medical services for training and matchday coverage at a range of fixtures. You will provide high-quality manual therapy to players in line with analysed deficits, and you will assist with the physical preparation of players alongside Performance colleagues, prior to training and matches.

You will lead and assist with the assessment, treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues affecting players to ensure they return to their maximal physical capability in a safe and effective way.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued development of team processes, performance pathways and rehabilitation protocols, bringing your energy and enthusiasm to the department and supporting the delivery of all elements of athlete health and performance.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Oversee the rehabilitation of players – lead and assist with the rehabilitation of our Men’s First Team players from injury conception through to return to performance, utilising the expertise within the Multidisciplinary team as directed by our Head Physiotherapist
• Collaborate with the wider team – work with Medical and Performance staff to maximise physical performance, mitigate injury risk and rehabilitate players back to maximum physical capability, providing a holistic and integrated approach to screening, recovery, assessment, strength/conditioning and rehabilitation
• Provide exceptional coverage across training and matchdays – pitch-side cover for training sessions and matchday coverage for fixtures as determined by the Head of Department
• Uphold exceptional data collection processes – drive and deliver data visualisation to improve departmental data collection for regular reporting, injury auditing and seasonal reviews, and produce detailed clinical notes for all players to maintain comprehensive medical records on our database in accordance with Premier League, CSP and HCPC requirements
• Utilise expertise across the department – deliver expert-level manual handling and soft tissue skills for all fit and injured players, and collect and analyse data to identify causes of injury
• Build and maintain winning relationships with players and colleagues – develop meaningful and trusting relationships with staff and players, consulting with players to gather information about general health and injury
• Prioritise innovation – contribute to and develop our club\’s commitment to research and innovation, striving to evolve approaches to stay ahead
• Act as an ambassador for our club – adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of information relating to our club and its operation

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience within elite level sport – track record of working within professional sport, treating and rehabilitating sporting injuries, and providing pitch-side medical run-on for elite athletes
• Credible expertise – BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy (or working towards a higher level of qualification); MCSP and HCPC registered
• Best-in-class practical approach – exceptional manual therapy and treatment skills, and the ability to plan and deliver gym and pitch-based physical preparation and rehab programmes
• Excellent communicator – ability to build impactful relationships with players and staff and act as a role model
• Natural team player – proven ability to integrate into a high-performance, multidisciplinary team
• Organised and adaptable mindset – sound organisational and prioritisation skills; proactive and versatile, with the ability to remain calm, respond to setbacks, reflect, learn and improve
• Competent administrative skills – manage resources, information and medical records; understanding of health and safety in a sporting environment
• Passion for growth and innovation – commitment to ongoing professional development with energy and enthusiasm to inspire others

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging. As part of our team, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team – view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family.

Disability Confident Leader – We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding – We are committed to ensuring safe environments for children, young people and adults at risk. Successful candidates will complete DBS and other essential background checks prior to starting. Depending on responsibilities, a DBS may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

Application Closing Date – Wednesday 22nd October 2025. We reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are high. We encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

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