Academy Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist (Casual)

Organisation: Huddersfield Town AFC
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.
Location: Canalside Training Centre, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1YJ
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 8 September 2025
Interview date: 21 September 2025
Job Description: Job Description

Post Title
Part-Time Academy Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist (Casual).

Department/Location
Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, the Canalside Training Centre.

Reports To
Academy Director.
Head of Academy Medical.

Purpose of the Role
Working with the U9-U16 age groups, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Academy Physiotherapists / Sports Therapists in delivering a physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme and immediate medical cover on training and match days.

Functional Links

Internal: Academy Director.
Strategic Advisor – HTAFC Academy.
Football Administration Manager.
Academy Physical Performance Team.
Academy Coaching Team.
Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.

External: Other Clubs’ Medical and Performance Staff.
Premier League and English Football League.
Football Association (FA).
League Managers Association (LMA).
Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

Role Specific Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Support the Academy Physiotherapists / Sports Therapists in delivering a comprehensive Physiotherapy programme.

• Liaise with other Academy Sports Therapists regarding treatment, management and return to play of all academy players.

• Deliver individualised assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to all Academy players as required.

• Provide match day medical cover (home and away, including evenings and weekends).

• Support the Academy injury audit.

• Maintain up to date and accurate injury notes for all Academy players in line with regulatory requirements.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Academy Medical, the Academy Director, and/or any other Senior Leader within the Club.

Behaviour/Conduct

The post holder is required to:

· Be proactive with workload and interventions.

· Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.

· Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.

· Communicate appropriately at all levels.

· Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.

· Be flexible in hours of work.

· Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.

· Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.

· Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.

· Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

· Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

CSR and Sustainability:

All employees are required to understand and support the Company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, and to incorporate sustainable practices into daily work activities, as far as reasonably practicable, including responsible resource use, waste reduction, and energy conservation.

The post holder must also consider environmental and social impacts when making business decisions within their scope of responsibility and participate in sustainability training and awareness programmes as required, also representing the Company’s values and commitment to responsible business practices when engaging with external stakeholders.
Safeguarding:

Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We anticipate that the Academy Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist (Casual) will be involved in supervising and working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA.

Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation; this can be done via a private letter/disclosure to the Head of Human Resources and EDI. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot consider them.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The post holder will also be required to undergo Safeguarding Training, to be agreed with the Senior Safeguarding Manager.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Huddersfield Town AFC is a diverse environment in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and to be able to achieve their full potential.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination, and we are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. All employees are required to support and uphold this zero-tolerance approach and contribute to our ‘Terriers Together’ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.
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Huddersfield Town AFC
Academy Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist
(Part-Time and Casual)

Up to £20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Part-time, 0 - 8 hours per week working evenings and weekends to cover fixtures (flexibility with days and times of work is required).

There are three positions available.

We are looking for suitably qualified Physiotherapists or Sports Therapists to join our Academy medical team, working closely with Academy players and staff. The successful candidates will predominantly work with players in the U9-U16 age groups and will be responsible for contributing to a sports therapy programme and providing immediate medical cover for young footballers in training sessions and live fixtures.

In this varied role you support with individualised assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation, adhering to established return to play protocols.

Candidates must be a member of a recognised regulatory body for Physiotherapists or Sports Therapists, with a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or other relevant discipline. Candidates must also hold a valid Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football certificate and be able to lead on first aid cover for Academy fixtures, both home and away.

This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work non-standard hours in accordance with the needs of the Club. Passionate about making a difference through sport, candidates must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to form positive relationships with players and their parents/carers as applicable to maximise their potential as young footballers.

If you have the specified qualifications and personal attributes and are enthusiastic about the variety and opportunities that this role offers, we would love to hear from you.

We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage.

To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure you complete the associated questions in full.

Please also highlight any factors that you would like us to consider, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment.
As this role is likely to involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will require clearance to work in football and an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation; this can be done via a private letter/disclosure to the Head of Human Resources and EDI. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot consider them.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed is available on the Ministry of Justice website.

Equality and Inclusion

Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.

We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.

Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website:

https://careers.htafc.com/

To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to jobs@htafc.com

Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Monday 8th September 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place in mid-September 2025.
How to apply: Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website: https://careers.htafc.com/ To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to jobs@htafc.com Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Monday 8th September 2025. Interviews are likely to take place in mid-September 2025.