At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young athletes with injury assessment and rehabilitation in a high-performance rugby environment.
- Company: Join Activate Learning at the Activate Rugby Academy, part of a dynamic educational programme.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, opportunity to work with elite athletes, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Work closely with coaches and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young athletes' lives while developing your skills in sports therapy.
- Qualifications: Experience in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and pitch side support is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31796 - 38862 £ per year.
Organisation: City of Oxford College, Activate Rugby Academy
Location: Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford, OX2 9AT
Closing date for applications: 06/05/2026
Activate Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated Sports Therapist to join our growing Activate Rugby Academy (ARA), part of our ACE programme for talented 16-18 year-old rugby players. Working in partnership with Gloucester Rugby (Boys) and Ealing Trailfinders (Girls), the ARA provides a high-performance environment that combines academic study with elite rugby development.
You will play a key role in helping young athletes realise their potential both on and off the pitch. You will support the daily delivery and management of the girls rugby programme, working closely with the Head Coach and wider multidisciplinary team. Specifically, you will assist with clinics on training days and pitch side cover during training and on game days.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 15 hours per week (FTE 0.34) based at Harcourt Hill Campus, Oxford. Working days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday August-May to fit around the players’ rugby programme.
What do you need to be successful as a Physio/Sports Therapist at Activate Learning?
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability with injury assessment and exercise-based rehabilitation.
- Experience pitch side and taping with rugby players will be advantageous.
- Awareness and commitment to safeguarding will be necessary.
- You will be highly organised, adaptable, and capable of staying composed in a fast-paced performance environment.
- Building positive relationships with players, colleagues, and partners will be essential.
- Your abilities as a therapist to help get injured players back to full fitness will be crucial.
Sports Therapist in Oxford employer: The Society
The Society in Cambridge is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development through in-house CPD and dedicated mentorship. With flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle, this role not only allows you to thrive as a Graduate Sports Therapist but also fosters collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring a rewarding and impactful career in sports therapy.
