Therapist (Boys Academy)

Aston Villa Fan Consultation Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Birmingham is seeking an Academy Therapist to provide emergency medical services at training sessions and matches. The role involves working with young athletes, assisting in their rehabilitation, and engaging in their athletic development. Candidates must hold relevant professional memberships, possess a UK driving license, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Evening and weekend hours are required, reflecting the dynamic nature of the role, amidst a commitment to developing elite youth football players.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with colleagues, players, and parents.
• Knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan is advantageous.
• Experience in interdisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pitch side emergency aid to Academy Players.
• Assist in the rehabilitation of injured players.
• Conduct athlete development sessions.

Skills

Clear communication

Knowledge of applied anatomy

Pediatric injuries

Education

Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Department: Football Division – Boys Academy Medical and Sport Science Department

Hours of Work: Fixed Term, Variable Casual Hours (predominately working evenings and weekends for training or match cover)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground & Brookvale Academy

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026

1. The Department

Our Boys Academy Department is proud to have achieved the prestigious Cartis One Academy status which reflects our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of youth football including coaching, education, training and facilities. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers, as demonstrated in our memorable treble‑winning 2024/25 season for our U18s as we topped the Under‑18 Premier League Southern section table, the Under‑18 Premier League national title and we lifted the prestigious FA Youth Cup.

As we continue to build on our success, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Therapist to join our Academy Medical Department in a role primarily focused on providing pitch side emergency medical services during academy training sessions and fixtures, on a variable hours basis.

2. The Role

The Academy Therapist will be part of a wider Therapy team responsible for providing pitch side emergency aid cover to Academy Players (Pre‑Academy up to aged 16 groups), whilst alsoႈ assisting full‑time Academy medical and sport‑science staff in the assessment and rehabilitation of injured players (where required), the delivery of bespoke activation, warm‑up and individual and group gym/pitch sessions focused on athletic development, and the implementation of specific injury reduction strategies barred?

For further information about the role, please see the Role Profile. tenure

3. The Person

To be considered forObstacle? this role, you will need to hold the following qualifications:

• B membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or membership to the Society of Sports Therapist or Sports Therapy Association
• UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle to travel between sites

The successful candidate must be a clear었, concise, and accurate communicator with the ability to liaise and build successful relationships with a range of colleagues, players and parents. You would need to demonstrate sound knowledge of applied anatomy and pediatric injuries, ideally in a sporting environment.

While إم essential, knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (Category 1 Academy), experience of working within an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team and a pitch side medical care qualification would be highly advantageous.

You must also be available to work flexibly, predominantly on evenings and weekends.

4. The Person

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, optic scheme we are building a filha. c? culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world‑class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play an partາ? our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive while working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

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Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates diversity and embraces equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support the FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Foundation. As such, we adhere to safer recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding.