Performance therapist

Organisation: Nuneaton RFC
Salary: To be discussed
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Job Description: The Performance Therapist will work closely with the team of therapists and coaching staff to manage and enhance player welfare and performance. The role is hands-on, dynamic, and key to the club’s success on and off the pitch.
Who This Role Would Suit:
This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career sports therapist/ rehabber/ physiotherapist eager to gain practical, hands-on experience in a rugby environment. You’ll be supported by an experienced team and work closely with coaches and players.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct clinical assessments, design and deliver effective treatment plans for injured players.
• Deliver and monitor clinic, gym-based and on-pitch rehabilitation programmes.
• Provide pre-match preparation including manual therapy and taping.
• Provide pitch-side first aid during training and matches.
• Collaborate with therapists and coaches to deliver injury risk reduction practices, including player screening and profiling.
Requirements:
• Relevant degree in Sports and Exercise Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. SST, BASRaT, CSP)
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for evening training sessions and matchdays (typically weekends).
Desirable:
• Trauma qualification (e.g. RFU PHICIS level 2 or equivalent).
• Experience in sports injury management, ideally in a rugby or contact sport setting.
• Experience in athletic taping.
• Experience in pitch side first aid.
• Passion for rugby and commitment to player development.
What We Offer:
• This is a paid position with a fixed fee per session (training and matchday), discussed during the interview process.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced, driven and committed team.
• Access to club facilities.
• An opportunity to develop your professional and therapeutic skills.
• The chance to make a real impact in a community-focused rugby club.
How to apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Lee Young (ae2451@coventry.ac.uk) by Friday 25th July 2025. For informal enquiries, email Lee Young.