- To provide accurate assessment and diagnoses of all academy player injuries
- To provide, log and develop high quality evidence based treatment and rehabilitation of Academy players.
- To liaise effectively with the academy coaching staff and wider MDT on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of player’s availability for academy matches and training.
- To provide and assist with the delivery of an injury risk reduction program to U9-U16 squads in alignment with current evidence and departmental principles, in both group and individual settings.
- To support and assist with the Academy Injury Clinic under the guidance of the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and the Academy Physiotherapy team.
- To provide pitch-side trauma cover for all weekend fixtures and festivals and any other game as required.
- To implement and follow clubs’ player screening and monitoring protocols on daily, weekly and yearly basis, e.g medical screening and squeezes
- To assist with medical provisions to the Pro-Phase Squad and beyond, when appropriate, as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist.
- To provide and maintain up to date records of Screening Protocols as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist and in conjunction with EPPP requirements.
- To maintain accurate records of injuries and medical interventions on Club PMA.
- To maintain and deliver up to date, comprehensive and accurate age specific (throughout the academy as directed by the Senior Academy Physiotherapist) injury audits at 6-weekly intervals
- To undertakead hoc dutiesand provide cover for other team responsibilities when required, in line with business needs
- To maintain and update qualifications and CPD by both contributing to the clubs medical department in-service program and attending external course, in liaison with the Senior Academy Physiotherapy
- To using effective communication to liaise with all appropriate staff in relation to the above listed responsibilities.
- To respond to supporter enquiries in line withReading Football Club Charter guidelines, maintaining professionalism and consistency at all times.
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Academy Physiotherapist (U9-U16) Reading Football Club Closing Date: 12 October 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: Reading, United Kingdom employer: Sportsmith
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