Job Title: Casual Academy Physiotherapist / Therapist

Hours: Casual Worker

Location: Thorp Arch, Wetherby

Closing: 16th February 2026

Job Overview

The Casual Academy Physiotherapist/Therapist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Academy Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Programme to ensure a first-class player experience for players across the 9-16 age groups of the academy.

What are the responsibilities?

Liaise with the full-time Academy Physiotherapists on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of players.

• Assist the delivery of individualised rehabilitation programmes and return to fitness protocols for players in the Under 9 to Under 16 age group.

   

Provide first aid cover for U9-16s training sessions and fixtures as required.

Assist in the implementation of medical screening as per EPPP requirements to include testing to facilitate recruitment activity.

Support the Academy Injury Audit.

Utilise the iP and ensure that all necessary medical records are maintained.

Work in conjunction with the wider MDT on the development of each player as part of the 6-12 weekly multidisciplinary review process.

Contribute to the Academy internal CPD programme and engage in external CPD as required by your role and to maintain your professional licence.

Forging positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to benefit the Academy

• Collaborating with all internal stakeholders and supporting key staff when liaising with parents at critical moments

   

Championing all Club and Academy policy through ensuring best practice in areas such as safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the coaching department

Living the values of the Club and championing our culture to help deliver the Academy performance plan and ultimately the vision of the Academy and the Club

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy

• Registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC and CSP

• BSc Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation

• BASRaT Membership or Society of Sports Therapists (SST)

• FA ITMMiF qualification

• FA ATMMiF qualification (working towards)

• FA Safeguarding children certificate

   

• DBS check with children’s barred list check

• UK Driving License

• A minimum of 1 years’ post graduate experience working in physiotherapy

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development

Desirable

Postgraduate level education in related areas eg. Sports rehab/S&C/SpSci/Nutrition

Experience of working in elite sport

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a highly competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a wide range of exciting perks and benefits.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.