Academy Physiotherapist​/Therapist

Casual Hours - Join our pool of casual workers to support our delivery of the academy physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme on an ad hoc, flexible basis.

Closing Date - 16 February 2026

The Casual Academy Physiotherapist/Therapist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Academy Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Programme to ensure a first-class player experience for players across the 9-16 age groups of the academy.

• Liaise with the full-time Academy Physiotherapists on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of players.
• Assist the delivery of individualised rehabilitation programmes and return to fitness protocols for players in the Under 9 to Under 16 age group.
• Provide first aid cover for U9-16s training sessions and fixtures as required.
• Assist in the implementation of medical screening as per EPPP requirements to include testing to facilitate recruitment activity.
• Support the Academy Injury Audit.
• Utilise the iP and ensure that all necessary medical records are maintained.
• Contribute to the Academy internal CPD programme and engage in external CPD as required by your role and to maintain your professional licence.
• Collaborating with all internal stakeholders and supporting key staff when liaising with parents at critical moments
• Championing all Club and Academy policy through ensuring best practice in areas such as safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the coaching department.

• BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy
• Registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC and CSP
• BSc Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation
• BASRaT Membership or Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
• FA ATMMiF qualification (working towards)
• DBS check with children’s barred list check
• UK Driving License
• A minimum of 1 years’ post graduate experience working in physiotherapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development

Postgraduate level education in related areas eg. Sports rehab/S&C/SpSci/Nutrition

Experience of working in elite sport

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

Leeds United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.