Casual Academy Physiotherapist

Casual employment, flexible hours over evenings and weekends

Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL

About the Role

Birmingham City Football Club is looking for a passionate and dedicated Casual Academy Physiotherapist to support the health, wellbeing and performance of our Academy players aged Under 9 to Under 16. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a multidisciplinary performance support team, helping young athletes maximise their potential in a professional football environment.

Working closely with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and wider Academy Performance Support team, you will provide pitch-side medical cover, injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for Academy players. You will support training sessions and fixtures, ensuring players receive the highest standard of medical care and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical and pitch-side trauma cover for Academy training sessions and fixtures.
• Assess, treat and manage injuries and illnesses for Academy players aged U9-U16.
• Support injury rehabilitation programmes and return-to-play processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records using the Club's systems.
• Assist with medical, orthopaedic and movement screening programmes.
• Support concussion screening, SCAT6 and ImPACT testing procedures.
• Work collaboratively with coaches, sports science staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to optimise player development and welfare.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and professional standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• BSc in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy.
• HCPC or SST registration.
• FA ITMMiF qualification (or equivalent).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of computer literacy and attention to detail.

Desirable

• FA ATMMiF qualification.
• FA Safeguarding qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary sports performance environment.
• Leadership, networking and audit experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a player-centred approach to decision-making.
• Be committed to the development, welfare and wellbeing of young people.
• Have a genuine passion for Academy football and athlete development.
• Contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the Academy and Club.

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.