Assistant YDP/FDP Therapist

Kick It Out; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Leicester is seeking a passionate YDP/FDP Assistant Therapist to enhance therapy services for young players. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pediatric sports therapy, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach. This role involves managing rehabilitation cases, assisting with injury mitigation, and collaborating with the sports science team. The club offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and various employee benefits, emphasizing community and wellness.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to subsidised staff restaurants

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a therapist in a sports context.
• Ability to implement injury mitigation strategies.
• Familiar with rehabilitation programs for athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead YDP/FDP therapist in therapy services.
• Manage a small caseload of rehabilitation cases.
• Work with the sports science team to monitor physical progress.

Skills

Experience in an elite pediatric sporting environment

Interpersonal skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

BSc(Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation

Membership of relevant regulatory body (CSP, HCPC, BASRAT)

Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football qualification or equivalent

Job description

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as YDP/FDP Assistant Therapist!

Contract Type: Permanent

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled YDP/FDP Assistant Therapist to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As YDP/FDP Assistant Therapist, you’ll play a key role in the development and delivery of leading‑edge therapy services to the YDP/FDP within the Academy.

Your responsibilities will include assisting the Lead YDP/FDP therapist in the development and implementation of injury mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of injury during training and matches and maximise availability. You will provide therapy treatment to players for injuries and as part of their physical development programmes, managing a small case load of rehabilitation cases which will include the development of treatment and physical development programs to ensure players are fit to return to full performance. You will work closely with the sports science and performance team to monitor players’ physical progress. You will need to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a pro‑active nature as well as excellent interpersonal skills to the table.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a similar role, ideally within an elite pediatric sporting environment. You’ll need membership of the relevant regulatory body (CSP, HCPC, BASRAT etc), an Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) qualification or equivalent, or the ability to achieve this within 3 months of starting the role. A BSc(Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation is essential.

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world‑class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state‑of‑the‑art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel they should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!