Casual Academy Therapist

BPX Electromechanical Company Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports academy is looking for a Physiotherapist/Sport Therapist to provide pitchside cover for young footballers. This role offers flexible hours and includes opportunities for professional development, ideal for someone passionate about a career in elite football. Candidates must have a degree in Physiotherapy, relevant memberships, and an understanding of professional sports environments.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Great sporting career development

Staff events

Good annual leave

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have BSc in Physiotherapy or Sport Therapy.
• HCPC/SST Membership is required.
• Willingness to obtain pitchside trauma certificate before starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitchside trauma cover during fixtures on Sundays.
• Document clinical notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend required meetings and professional updates.

Skills

Understanding of professional sport environment

Experience working pitch side in sport

Flexibility around working hours

Education

BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy

HCPC/SST Membership

Pitchside trauma certificate

Tools

PMA

KitmanLabs system

Job description

Overview

Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough

Details

• Pay – £50 per session
• Hours – Up to 12 hours per week
• Contract – Fixed Term Contract – August 2025 to May 2026
• Location – Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough with travel to matches
• Benefits – Great sporting career development, workplace pension, staff events, great work environment, good annual leave, staff discounts plus lots more

An exciting casual opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Football Club Academy Medical Department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about starting or continuing a career in elite football.

The Role

Working within a well-respected Category 2 Academy, the chosen applicant will work alongside the Academy Physiotherapist and other part-time therapists to provide excellent evidence-based care to the young footballers in the Academy. This will include providing pitchside cover to the schoolboy teams on matchdays.

This is an ideal role for a qualified sports therapist or physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a young elite footballing environment. The successful applicant will also receive CPD as part of the departmental programme.

Duties

• Provide pitch site trauma cover during schoolboys’ fixtures on Sunday.
• Potential for the role to also include evening training pitch side cover and rehabilitation of injured academy players.
• Record accurate and comprehensive clinical notes in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities

• Be available to travel to other sites (if required).
• Be aware of the PUFC policies, procedures & best practise so that concerns of non-compliance can be raised at all times e.g. Safeguarding, DEI and Health and Safety.
• Attend meetings, training and professional updating as and when required
• To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
• To uphold the values of Peterborough United Football Club (PUFC) and not tolerate offensive, discriminatory or intimidating language or behaviour.
• To act as an ambassador/role model for PUFC and consider conduct takes into account the club's commitment to equality and safeguarding.
• To ensure PUFC provides a level playing field for all its fans, players and guests.
• Promote an inclusive environment within the club for colleagues, supporters and visitors, championing a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and victimisation within PUFC
• Promote EFL and FA regulations and ensure compliance with these.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns to a senior colleague in relation to equality, health and safety and safeguarding immediately

About You

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy
• HCPC/SST Membership
• Pitchside trauma certificate (e.g. ITMMiF) or willingness to undertake ITMMiF prior to work commencing

Skills & Experience

• An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment
• Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable)
• Experience of using PMA or KitmanLabs system (desirable).
• Full driving licence
• Flexibility around working hours

Personal Attributes

• Ability to communicate well and build excellent working relationships with colleagues and players
• Commitment and strong work ethic
• Genuine team player
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Reliable and Proactive

📝HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Application Form on our vacancies page and upload when you click 'apply' below. If you wish to also upload a CV and cover letter, you can do this. You MUST however complete an Application form.

If you have any questions regarding this role please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.