Academy Sport Therapist / Physiotherapist (U9-U14) in Portsmouth

Job Title: Academy Sport Therapist/ Physiotherapist (U9-U14)

Location: Based in Portsmouth with some travel to away games

Hours of Work: Part-time, Permanent; 15 hours per week

Reports to: Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Remuneration: £12,000 per annum (based on a 37.5 hours/week full-time equivalent)

Portsmouth Football Club is seeking to recruit a committed and suitably qualified Sport Therapist / Physiotherapist to support the medical provision across the Academy Foundation and Youth Development Phases (U9–U14).

Reporting to the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, the successful candidate will provide medical cover at training sessions and fixtures, undertake injury assessment and treatment, and support the rehabilitation of injured players. Across the working week, support shall be provided to U15/U16.

Working collaboratively with coaches, physical development staff and parents, the role will contribute to the health, wellbeing and physical development of young players, ensuring high standards of medical care within a safe and professional environment.

Working Pattern (this could change due to business need):

Monday 4-8pm
Tuesday 5-8pm
Wednesday 4-8pm
Sunday 9-1pm

• Provide medical and emergency first aid cover at designated U9–U14 training sessions and matchdays, including away fixtures where required.
• Assess, treat and manage injured academy players within the club clinic, developing appropriate and individual rehabilitation programmes across U9-U16 players.
• Monitor player progress and support return-to-training and return-to-play processes in collaboration with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist.
• Communicate player injuries, rehabilitation progress and availability to relevant staff, maintaining appropriate medical confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, injury reports and player availability using FIP.
• Contribute to the Academy injury audit programme and injury prevention strategies in line with EPPP requirements.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents/carers and staff, providing appropriate guidance and support throughout injury management.
• Prepare and maintain medical equipment and emergency bags for training and matchdays.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary performance department to support player health, development and wellbeing.
• Attend relevant medical meetings and internal CPD opportunities, maintaining professional qualifications and continued development.
• Uphold all Club safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and professional standards.

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation or an equivalent relevant discipline.
• Current registration or membership with the appropriate professional body (e.g. BASRaT, SST or HCPC, as applicable).
• Recognised first aid qualification.
• FA ITMMiF or equivalent (Support can be provided for this)
• Enhanced DBS clearance or ability to obtain.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle or appropriate Club transport.
• Right to work in the UK.

  Desirable qualifications:

• Experience working within a professional football or academy environment.
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification.
• Understanding of EPPP requirements and injury audit processes.
• Experience using FIP or equivalent medical management systems.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.