JUNIOR ACADEMY THERAPIST

Organisation: Middlesbrough Football Club
Salary: Enquire
Location: Rockcliffe Hall Training Ground, Hurworth Darlington
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 15 June 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Junior Academy Therapist, based at the Club’s training ground in Hurworth, near Darlington.

THE ROLE:
The successful individual will play a crucial role in assisting the Head Academy Physiotherapist and the Senior Academy Physiotherapist in the management of the medical services for the U9s-21s players
you will be responsible for:
• Attending any relevant academy training and matches home or away as directed by the Head Academy Physiotherapist.
• Working closely with the U9-16s Sports Rehabilitator to organise evening clinics for the U9-16s which includes rehabilitation and first aid training cover.
• Assisting in the co-ordination of the medical and orthopaedic screening of all academy players.
• Assisting in the rehabilitation process for all age groups from age U9-U21 under the guidance of senior staff members.
• Attending all appropriate briefings and training sessions organised by Middlesbrough Football Club.
• Ensuring that Safeguarding regulations and protocols are complied with.

CANDIDATES SHOULD:
• Hold a BSc (hons) or MSc degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy / Rehabilitation.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the Club and have strong operational ability with an attention to detail
• FA ATMMiF (Level 5) trauma management or equivalent.
• The Job Holder must hold a full driving licence and have the use of a vehicle
• Experience in a Professional sport environment is desirable however not required as this is a junior position.
• Desirable to be ATMMiF qualified however training provided as not essential.
• Desirable to have FA Safeguarding however training provided as not essential.

CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2026

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.
MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
How to apply: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2925/junior-academy-therapist.html