Lead U19 Physiotherapist

Organisation: Oxford United FC
Salary: £27,500
Location: Oxford United FC Training Ground, OX33 1RT
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Interview date: 15 September 2025
Job Description: Oxford United Academy are looking to add to their excellent existing team of full-time staff with the addition of a new “Lead Academy U19 Physiotherapist” working with our U19’s full-time programme.

Reporting directly to the Head of Academy Medical Services, prospective candidates will be joining Oxford United at an exciting time in the club’s history: with a newly renovated Training Ground, measurable progress being made toward Category Two Academy status, new stadium development well underway, and a historic campaign in the EFL Championship.

The successful candidate will have a fierce commitment to clinical excellence and a willingness to work closely with the club’s athletic performance and coaching staff. Based at the first team training ground, this exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate have day-to-day clinical responsibility for all U19 players: leading injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, U19 match-day cover, attending morning MDT meetings, communicating player availability to Academy Head of Medical and First Team staff, and exposure to the U21’s and First Team when desired.

Key responsibilities:
• Oversee and deliver physiotherapy programme for U19 players.
• Lead medical contact for U19’s and parents/guardians.
• Medical lead for U19 match-days & training sessions.
• Scheduling of U19 injured players.
• Manage and complete all medical record keeping for U19’s squads on PMA system.
• Support & develop part-time physio’s, students and volunteers.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary support of players in line with Individual Learning Plans.
• Attend MDT meetings.
• Communicate daily injury status of U19 squad to Academy Head of Medical and 1st Team staff.
• Distribute weekly injury & match minutes reports to Academy Head of Medical and 1st Team staff.
• Contribute to the Academy medical CPD programme.
• Contribute to the player, parent and coach education programme for the academy.
• Attend U19 medical appointments as needed.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• BSc (hons) Physiotherapy (due to EPPP requirements, Sports Therapists will not be considered).
• Full membership of the CSP and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Must have FA ITMMiF as a minimum.
• Outstanding communication and organisation skills.
• Physical competency level to demonstrate a lead gym and field based rehabilitation sessions.
• Experience of pitch-based rehabilitation, return to play protocols & safeguarding compliance.
• Confident, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with players, parents and staff.
• Outstanding clinical knowledge in sports physiotherapy.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/word.
• Full-time experience providing physio support in an elite sporting environment.
• Right to work in the U.K.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
• MSc (hons) Physiotherapy or Sports Medicine or working towards.
• FA ATMMiF.
• A clear understanding of the Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• FA Safeguarding qualification.
• 3 years full-time experience providing physio support in an elite sporting environment.
• Awareness of the PMA management software for Academy Audit process.
• A full drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Lives within 60min radius of 1st team training ground.

Person Specification:
• Ability to work in a high pressured, elite performance environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high level of precision and reliability.
• Willingness to contribute to Academy running with a sense of adaptability and co-operation.
• High character individual who will represent the values of the club at all times.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required by the role.
• Keen interest in evidence based, preparation and performance strategies in youth football.

Remuneration Package:
• £27,500 annually.
• Comprehensive internal and external CPD programme.
• Opportunity to receive tickets for OUFC home games.
How to apply: Applications should be made by email to Head of Academy Sport Science & Medicine, Sam Coleman on scoleman@oufc.co.uk before 17:00 on Friday 12th September 2025. Oxford United Football Club is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity within our own organisation, and to encourage a similar commitment from every other organisation we deal with. The EFL and Premier League have introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the underrepresentation of coaches, managers and staff from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds within professional football. Here at Oxford United we are committed to exceeding these new requirements and, as a result, will shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all full-time roles within our Academy.