Girl's Academy Sports Therapist (U21s)

Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southampton
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Job Description: Be part of our journey...

Location: Staplewood Campus

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs and Adults Barred Lists

What is the role?

We are seeking an Academy Sports Therapist to support the delivery of first-class Physiotherapy & Injury Prevention and to work with the Lead Physiotherapist of the Girls & Women's programme to streamline the service provision across the girls' academy.

What will you be doing?

You will lead in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of all girls' academy players, utilising sound clinical reasoning and evidence-informed practice to produce injury and return to play plans for injured players, with the support of club doctors. You will ensure the management of injuries effectively meets the club's commitments to the players, coaches and senior management through monthly clinical audits/reports and accurate documentation on our recording platforms.

Taking responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the injury prevention programme on a day-to-day basis, you will utilise the department's physiotherapists and sports science staff, ensuring casual rotas are maintained and sufficient match day cover for player pathway fixtures as well as the u16s matches. You will lead on the development and education of casual staff & work placement students as well as support the departmental in-service programs.

You will assist in the production and maintenance of emergency action plans and department procedures under the direction of the Lead Physiotherapist as well as act as the match-day sports therapist for the U21’S squad, providing emergency first aid and acute injury management on and off the pitch.

A key aspect of this role will be actively contributing to the department's research programme, including design, collection and evaluation of research as well as fulfilling the requirements of the governing body for own professional development, note writing, and professional governance.

Is this you?

You thrive working within a multi-disciplinary team and have a strong understanding of how to communicate effectively with players, staff and parents. You take a holistic approach to injury management and prevention and have the ability to successfully manage your own caseload.

Essential Skills and Experience

HCPC/CSP registered
Methodical report keeping and writing
Clear, concise and timely communication skills to players, staff and parents.
Hold an up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification (Level 5 ATMIFF)
Confident to diagnose and treat acute injuries
Development of long/medium/short term injury plans
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and match days.
Knowledge and understanding of young player musculoskeletal development
Existing (or desire to develop) understanding of the needs of the modern developing female athlete

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is 19 December 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *
How to apply: https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Girl-s-Academy-Sports-Therapist--U21s-_RQ-034917