U11-U14 Academy Sports Therapist
- London City Lionesses
- Cobdown Park - Home of London City Lionesses, Cobdown Park, Ditton, Aylesford, UK
- 02 Aug, 2026
Job Description
To provide medical support for the London City Lionesses Academy through high-quality injury assessment and rehabilitation. This will predominantly be for the U11 to U14 Academy players. Therapy care in conjunction with the club values of professionalism, respect, integrity, discipline, and effort.
2. Assist in the screening and profiling of players to guide rehabilitation targets and injury prevention methods.
3. Provide pitch-side first aid during academy matches, both home and away.
4. Develop and implement innovative ideas to enhance service provision.
5. Season Injury Data Management and Reporting.
6. Ensure the treatment of injuries effectively meets the Club’s commitments to players, coaches and the senior management team through clinical audit and accurate documentation in line with the STA and/or SST.
7. Assist with medical testing in conjunction with external service providers and keep up to date club and external databases.
8. Support the clubs multidisciplinary approach including the communication between staff, players and (where necessary) parents to optimise the well-being and development of all players.
9. Report to the Academy coaches player readiness and player availability for training and matches.
10. Meet all club processes and procedures on recording of all injuries and rehabilitation undertaken for all players.
11. Ensure all injury and medical records are accurately updated on the Women’s Performance System in line with professional body and FA guidelines.
12. Undertake personal CPD as appropriate and keep a professional log/ profile of development.
13. Ensure appropriate clinical decision-making processes are followed to assess the fitness of a player to train or play.
14. Provide education to players on injury prevention.
2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch.
3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies.
4. To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
5. To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
- A recognised Physiotherapy or Sport Therapist Qualification.
- Full registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Chartered Physiotherapist (CSP) or membership to Society of Sports Therapists (SST).
- Hold an up-to-date advanced emergency pitch side qualification e.g., ATMMiF or FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMIF) or equivalent.
- UKAD Clean Sport Advisor.
- Appropriate medical indemnity to treat academy players.
- A strong interest in working in a MDT to achieve collective objectives.
- Good presentation and communication skills that can motivate behavioural change and facilitate the development of strong relationships with staff and players alike.
- Good problem solving and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work within scope of practice and within the boundaries of their limitations in experience, knowledge and/or skill. Able to ask for help when needed.
- An interest in sport and recognition of the importance of promoting and supporting equality, safeguarding and anti-doping in sport
Understanding of safeguarding procedures in youth sport. - Prioritises their professional duty of care and clinical responsibilities over being "part of the team.
- Willingness to engage with and support both personal and team-wide Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- Experience working in an elite sporting environment, for example in a WSL/WSL2 club.
- An understanding of female-specific aspects of injury assessment and rehabilitation.
- Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.
- High standards of personal integrity and EQ.
- Comfortable and able to work on own initiative.
- Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities
Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance. - Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.
All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.
WHY LONDON CITY
Why Work at London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is not a legacy club adapting to the modern game — it was purpose-built for it. Founded in 2019 and acquired by Michele Kang's Kynisca Sports International in December 2023, the club is part of the first woman-owned, woman-led multi-club organisation in football, alongside the Washington Spirit (2021 NWSL champions) and OL Lyonnes (eight-time Women's Champions League winners). Staff work within a network that spans three continents and is led at group level by Global Sporting Director Markel Zubizarreta, formerly of FC Barcelona.
Kynisca's stated mission is to build the world's pre-eminent women's sports organisation, with a core principle of training women as women — backed by the Kynisca Innovation Hub, which funds sports science research into female athletic performance. At club level, that translates into a 28-acre training ground at Cobdown Park now under construction, with a Performance Campus designed to match a men's Premier League facility but built specifically around the needs of female athletes. The July 2026 signing of two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas underlines the level of ambition across every department.
Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com; Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, September 2025
ABOUT
About London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is a professional women's football club based in Kent, with home matches played at the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley. Founded in 2019, the club won the 2024/25 Barclays Women's Championship to earn promotion and became the first ever independent club to compete in the Barclays Women's Super League in 2025/26 — the top tier of English women's football.
The club is part of Kynisca Sports International, Ltd., owned and led by Michele Kang. Kynisca's vision is to become the most pre-eminent women's sports organisation in the world — building a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch, training women as women, and motivating the next generation of girls and women. The club operates under the legal entity LCL Sports Group Limited, with commercial partners including Nike (kit manufacturer) and Mastercard. In January 2026, Kynisca was named presenting partner of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com
WHAT WE DO
Three Pillars of the Club
London City Lionesses operates across first-team football, academy development and community engagement — each with dedicated staff and growing infrastructure.
First Team & PerformanceCompeting in the Barclays WSL with players including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Kynisca's principle of training women as women is central — the forthcoming Cobdown Park Performance Campus and the Kynisca Innovation Hub both focus on research-led, female-specific performance, recovery and wellbeing. |
Academy & DevelopmentFour academy squads covering U12 to U21 pathways. The new training centre includes an improved Academy building with a high-quality 3G pitch, creating clear routes from grassroots to professional level in Kent. |
Community & GrassrootsThe Mastercard Sister Club Programme connects the club with grassroots clubs across Kent and London, offering free match tickets, mascot opportunities and coaching clinics. The 3G pitch at Cobdown Park will also serve the Kent FA, local leagues and SEND schools. |
KEY NUMBERS
London City Lionesses in Numbers
From the training ground to the multi-club network, London City Lionesses is investing at a scale that matches its ambition in the women's game.
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WSL Top-Tier Football First independent club in the Barclays Women's Super League (2025/26) |
28 Acres at Cobdown Park Acquired June 2024. Performance Campus under construction, completion target 2027 |
50+ New Permanent Jobs Created by the Cobdown Park development, plus ~£1m per year in local economic investment |
3 Club Network Kynisca Sports International — alongside Washington Spirit (2021 NWSL champions) and OL Lyonnes (8× Champions League winners) |
Sources: londoncitylionesses.com; kynisca.com; Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, September 2025
CAREER AREAS
Functions at London City Lionesses
The club recruits across football operations, medical, academy, and corporate functions. Current and recent roles advertised via the club's CharlieHR careers page as of July 2026 include:
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Coaching First team and academy coaching roles, including goalkeeper and outfield specialists |
Sport Science & Medicine Physiotherapy, sport psychology and performance support for elite female athletes |
Academy & Education Player development, education lead and pathway management from U12 to U21 |
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Operations & Administration HR, legal, finance and day-to-day club operations across multiple sites |
Community & Programmes Grassroots engagement, Sister Club Programme, school outreach and coaching clinics |
Media & Communications Content creation, press, social media and matchday coverage |
Source: lcl.recruit.charliehr.com/careers — July 2026
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Growing the Women's and Girls' Game
London City Lionesses runs the Mastercard Sister Club Programme, connecting the club with grassroots women's and girls' football clubs across Kent and London. Sister Clubs receive complimentary match tickets, matchday mascot opportunities and priority access to player appearances, festivals and coaching clinics. The club also runs regular community sessions open to the public. Once completed, the new 3G pitch at Cobdown Park will be made available to the Kent FA, the Kent Girls and Ladies League, local SEND schools and the Kent disability mixed league — extending the club's reach well beyond the professional squad.
Sources: londoncitylionesses.com/sister-clubs; Cobdown Park planning application, September 2025
WORKING HERE
Life at London City Lionesses
Day-to-day operations are split between the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley for matchdays and Cobdown Park in Aylesford, Kent for training and office work. The club is scaling quickly — the Cobdown Park development alone will create more than 50 new permanent positions across coaching, medical, operations and academy functions. As part of the Kynisca multi-club network, staff have scope for collaboration with counterparts at the Washington Spirit and OL Féminin.
Source: londoncitylionesses.com; lcl.recruit.charliehr.com/careers
LOCATION
CopperJax Community Stadium
Home matches are played at the CopperJax Community Stadium in Bromley, south-east London. The club's training and operational base is at Cobdown Park in Aylesford, Kent.
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