Academy Physiotherapist (P/T or Casual Staff)

The Dundee United Football Company Limited

Organisation: The Dundee United Football Company Limited
Salary: Dependant on experience
Location: Dundee, DD3 7JW, Scotland
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Job Description: Job Title Academy Physiotherapist (P/T or Casual Staff)

Place of Work Foundation Park, Tannadice Park, RPC

Contract type Casual Worker

Reporting to Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Academy Director

Key Relationships Lead Academy Coaches
Academy Coaches
All Academy Staff, Players & Parents

Salary To be discussed

Purpose Provide physiotherapy/sports therapy cover and treatment at matches and training as required

Main Responsibilities and Duties

The following Services and person specification will be necessary:

• Be a registered physiotherapist with a current licence to practice.
• Hold appropriate professional indemnity.
• Have proof of clearance from the relevant disclosure and barring service, primary care trust or equivalent organisation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies and legislation including but not exclusively the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Club’s Code of Conduct.
• Attend select match-days (agreed in advance) to provide medical cover for any in-game injuries.
• Keep accurate, secure, and up to date records.
• Effectively communicate with the coaching staff regarding player injuries and fitness status.
• Attend training, development sessions, and/or medical meetings as required by senior management.
• Report to the Head of Medical & Performance when required.
• Ensure that on matchdays best practice, safeguarding and effective medical procedures are in place.
• Continuously look to identify opportunities to improve operations and practices on matchdays both in the short and long term.
• Act always with utmost good faith to the Club and its employees, and players.
• Devote full attention and ability to fulfil the duties required by the role on the days on which you provide your services.
• To maintain the quality-of-service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of all children within the academy.
• To be vigilant and support all safety and security operations within the academy.

Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
• Registered Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist with current license to practice
• Must be able to achieve and maintain a current pitch-side first aid certificate issued by recognised body.
• HCPC registered or Society of Sports Therapist registered
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Committed to working evenings and weekends including training sessions, fixtures, and in-service training.
• Excellent communication skills specific to the age and stage of players and other relevant partners (e.g., parents, academy staff).
• Ability to relate to and understand young people, demonstrating personality and enthusiasm.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• PVG check to be completed before appointment.

Desirable:
• Further education in relevant field (e.g. degree, honours, additional courses).
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health course or equivalent.
• Additional skill set that can enhance other areas of the academy/club.
How to apply: Application Details To apply, please send your cv and covering letter to academy.recruitment@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk by 5th June 2026. Dundee United is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.