Casual Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist – Academy Football Players

Organisation: Cardiff City Football Club Limited
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience
Location: Cardiff
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Job Description: We are looking for Casual Physiotherapists to support our Academy football programme. The role involves providing pitch-side cover, injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for youth players, ensuring safe return-to-play in line with best-practice sports medicine standards.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and manage acute and overuse injuries in academy players
• Deliver rehab programmes and monitor player progress
• Provide pitch-side first aid and injury management during training and matches
• Work closely with coaches, sports scientists, and medical staff to support player development
• Maintain accurate clinical records

Requirements:
• Degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy/Sport Rehab or equivalent.
• Experience in sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapy desirable but not essential
• FA/football-specific first aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication, professionalism, and ability to work flexibly around training/match schedules
• Must be available to work on Weekends regularly

Equality Statement

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment Policy
Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.

If you are passionate about youth athlete development and want flexible, rewarding work in a high-performance football environment, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply: How to apply? If you are interested in this position, please complete a club application form which can be found at https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/club/club-vacancies, along with a CV and send via email to advert@myjobvacancies.co.uk stating “Casual Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist” as the subject. As we are anticipating many applications for this role, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.