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Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated First Team Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to join our ambitious Medical and Performance Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing multidisciplinary team, delivering outstanding medical care and rehabilitation services that maximise player availability, performance and wellbeing.
Who are we?
Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership something we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance. In addition to the success of our Academy and men’s team Exeter City Women successfully transitioned into being fully managed by the Club in 2024 and were promoted to the third tier of women’s football in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division in 2024.
Culture
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.
Role
The First Team Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist will play a key role in delivering an integrated, player-centred medical service that maximises player availability, performance and wellbeing within an elite football environment. Working as part of the multidisciplinary Medical and Performance Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of First Team players, delivering evidence-informed injury prevention, recovery and return-to-performance programmes, and providing medical support across training and matchday environments. Collaborating closely with the Lead Physiotherapist, Club Doctor, Physical Performance staff and coaching team, the role will contribute to informed decision-making, high-quality player care and the continuous development of the Club's medical provision, ensuring players are supported throughout every stage of their performance and rehabilitation journey.
If you wish to apply for this position please follow the link and apply via our HR platform, People HR. Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted.
For a full job description and person specification please see the vacancies page on our website.
All candidates will require a DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.
ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.
