Junior Physiotherapist (Sport Therapist)

Organisation: Huddersfield Town AFC
Salary: c. £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Interview date: 27 August 2026
Job Description: Job Description

Post Title
Junior Physiotherapist (Sport Therapist).

Department/Location
Medical and Performance Department, Canalside Training Centre.

Reports To
Head of First Team Physiotherapy.
Head of Medical and Performance.

Purpose of the Role
Working closely with medical staff and players in the First Team environment, the post holder will play a key role in designing and implementing massage therapy services that promote preparatory and recovery benefits to the First Team playing squad for training and match play. The post holder will also provide pitch side emergency first aid cover for first team training activity

Functional Links

Internal: Sporting Director.
Head of Medical and Performance.
Head of First Team Physiotherapy.
Academy Medical Team.
Physical Performance Team.
Club Doctors.
First Team Head Coach and Coaching Team.
Senior Leadership Team.
Staff and Managers throughout the organisation

External: Other Clubs’ Medical staff.
Premier League and English Football League.
Football Association.
League Managers Association.
Professional Footballers Association.

Key Performance Indicators

• Working as a team to prevent unnecessary injury or illness to players while still allowing players to maximise their development.

• Rehabilitation following illness and/or injury is achieved in the most efficient way possible while allowing players to return to play in a better physical state than they were previously.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The post holder is required to:

• Design and deliver physiotherapy and/or sports massage therapy programmes to enhance elite performance and support recovery from training and match play.

• Liaise with other members of the First Team Medical and Performance department regarding treatment, management and return to play of all First Team players.

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

• Provide first contact immediate first aid cover for the First Team playing squad training sessions.

• Be responsible for department consumables stock management.

• Maintain a comprehensive database of notes relating to players’ injuries and treatment, in accordance with professional standards requirements.

• Prepare medical support equipment for travel on home and away fixtures and attend both home and away fixtures to provide medical assistance as required.

• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the changing priorities of the Club.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Sporting Director, the Senior First Team Physiotherapists, and any other senior leader within the Club.
How to apply: Huddersfield Town AFC Junior Physiotherapist (Sport Therapist) c. £30,000 to £35,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience). Full-time (35+ hours per week, including both home and away match days). Permanent. We are looking for a suitably qualified Physiotherapist (Sport Therapist) to join our First Team Medical and Performance department, to provide physiotherapy and/or sport therapy to First Team players and staff. Working closely with medical staff and players in our elite sport environment, the post holder will play a key role in designing and implementing massage therapy services that promote preparatory and recovery benefits to the First Team playing squad for training and match play. The post holder will also provide pitch side emergency first aid cover for first team training activity The successful candidate will be required to support both home and away fixtures and provide pitch side emergency first aid cover for First Team training activity. Candidates must hold a Level 4 Sports Massage qualification, or equivalent, and be a member of a professional association for Physiotherapists or Soft Tissue Therapists (e.g., HCPC, General Council for Soft Tissue Therapists). A degree or equivalent in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, or other relevant discipline would also be advantageous. Candidates must also hold a valid Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football Certificate and be able to lead on first aid cover. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work non-standard hours in accordance with the needs of the Club and the fixture schedule. If you have the specified qualifications and personal attributes and are passionate about making a difference through sport, have excellent communication and organisational skills and can form positive relationships with others to maximise their potential, 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 meet 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 strives to promote 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 have comprehensive employment benefits including a Flexible Working Policy and enhanced provisions in relation to maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. We are well known as a leader within the football industry for our inclusive practices. We hold the Advanced Award for the Premier League Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) and the Gold Award for the EFL Equality Code of Practice. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, a Mindful Employer, and the first organisation to be accredited as both a Menopause Friendly and Menstruation Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we are particularly seeking to diversify our workforce in relation to gender, ethnicity, and disability. We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. As a Club, we describe our vision as ‘Everything Together’ and our associated values relate to the word ‘Everything’. If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you. 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 Thursday 20th August 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in late August or early September 2026.

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Junior Physiotherapist (Sport Therapist)