Lead Physiotherapist – First Team
Avro Football Club are looking for a Lead Physiotherapist to join our First Team backroom staff.
Working alongside the coaching staff and club management, you will play an important role in supporting player welfare, injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, while gaining invaluable experience in a competitive football setting.
Availability Requirements
You must be available for:
- Training on Monday and Wednesday evenings
- Flexibility where training is changed due to midweek games
- Matches both midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) and on Saturday
Essential Qualifications
You must be a qualified medical practitioner* who holds a valid Level 3 Emergency Medical First Aid in Football (EMFAiF) or one of the recognised equivalents**.
*A Qualified Medical Practitioner means a graduate health care professional e.g., a doctor, physiotherapist, paramedic, nurse, sport therapist or sports rehabilitator, who is currently practicing, having the appropriate valid medical insurance, and being registered with a recognised professional body.
**Recognised course equivalents only – courses not on the approved list will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pitch-side first aid and immediate injury assessment during training sessions and matches
- Deliver injury management, treatment and rehabilitation programmes under appropriate clinical guidance where required
- Assist with player screening, injury prevention strategies and warm-up/cool-down protocols
- Maintain accurate injury records, treatment notes and player availability reports
- Monitor player recovery and advise coaching staff on return-to-play recommendations
- Liaise with external healthcare professionals when appropriate
- Prepare and maintain medical equipment and first aid supplies
- Promote best practice in player welfare, health and wellbeing
- Support the development of medical standards across the club
Experience
While prior experience is not essential, it is desirable. Newly qualified candidates should have at least completed work experience.
Remuneration
This is a paid position, and salary will be agreed depending on experience.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please email Paul.Armstrong@avrofc.co.uk with your CV, cover letter and copies of qualifications by 5pm on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
Due to this position being vacant, interviews may be conducted prior to the deadline.
Avro Football Club is an equal opportunities employer. This role will be subject to a DBS check.
