U16\'s Sports Therapist in Birmingham

Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is looking for a dedicated and dynamic U16’s Sports Therapist to join our medical department. This is a pivotal role supporting our youth development programme, focused on delivering elite-level injury prevention, rehabilitation, and pitch-side medical care for our U16 players.

You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with coaching, sports science, operations, and physical performance colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success and wellbeing of our future stars.

Please not this role does require weekend and evening working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pitch-side first aid and emergency care at all U16 matches and training sessions.
• Deliver and oversee injury prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment plans for players.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and create evidence-based rehabilitation programmes.
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff to monitor and update on player availability and treatment.
• Support mental health signposting and contribute to mental health pathway development.
• Maintain detailed and confidential medical records in line with clinical governance standards.
• Assist other age groups (10–14s and U21s) when required.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
• Participate in audits and continuous professional development (CPD) activities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy or equivalent
• Membership of BASRaT and/or Society of Sports Therapists
• Valid Medical Indemnity for working with WSL & WC players
• In-date ITMMiF Qualification
• Experience working with female athletes

What can we offer you?

• Auto-enrolment into the Company’s Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hands, which offers a wide range of services and support through dedicated professionals, including virtual GP appointments within 24 hours, unlimited mental health support and counselling sessions, a 24/7 helpline, and access to savings and discounts. This can also be used by immediate family.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Life Assurance with cover of two times your basic annual salary.
• Complimentary matchday tickets to Men\'s and Women\'s games.
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme from commencement.
• 20% discount at the Club Shop.

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances.We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.