Job Opportunity: Leeds Rhinos Soft Tissue Therapist

Leeds Rhinos Soft Tissue Therapist

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ORGANISATION & JOB TITLE: Soft Tissue Therapist

SALARY: Competitive, 16 hrs per week.

LOCATION: Kirkstall, Leeds and various, North of England

REPORTING TO: Lead Physiotherapist and Head of Performance.

CLOSING DATE: 19th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: WC 5th January 2026

Purpose Of The Job

The delivery of world-class player care and support in the treatment and management of all soft tissue therapy for Leeds Rhinos players.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of player treatment and management at a professional level with at least 1 years’ experience in a professional sporting environment.
• Significant practical experience in the provision of muscular skeletal and soft tissue manual therapy techniques.
• Ability to communicate to a high standard in both written and oral formats.
• Computer literate.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in the delivery of a range of manual muscular skeletal therapy techniques
• Understanding and ability to administer alternative treatments i.e., acupuncture, cupping etc

Principal Duties/ Activities

• Carry out all the duties and responsibilities which may reasonably be required to deliver the services to the highest professional standard commensurate with your involvement in elite sport.
• Lead player soft tissue treatment and management of student soft tissue therapists
• Support the management and the delivery of player massage provision attending all first team fixtures.
• Liaise directly with all club physiotherapists and medical staff to ensure the management and treatment of all players in of the highest possible level.
• Assist with the care and ordinance of club medical equipment and stock as required.
• Highlight any player medical concerns for senior staff.
• Be prepared and able to support match day function with the delivery of water, medical equipment and pitch-side care as required.

Other Considerations

• Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays
• Ability to travel abroad with teams as required.

Qualifications Preferable

• A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports therapy.

Behavioural Characteristics

Must be a team player

Drive and commitment, with the ability to demonstrate this to others

Good interpersonal skills

Commitment to the sport of rugby league

The above description is not exclusive or exhaustive.

To apply, please send your covering letter and full CV and with current remuneration by email to Sarah Tate – sarah.tate@therhinos.co.uk