Casual Academy Sports TherapistIpswich Town

CASUAL- HOME & AWAY GAMES

LOCATION: TRAINING GROUND

Do you have professional cleaning experience? Can you work well under pressure? Do you have high standards and a good eye for detail? Could you thrive in a fast-paced, fast-expanding environment? Do you want to work in one of the most exciting and dynamic places in Suffolk?

Ipswich Town Football Club are looking for a Stadium Cleaner to join the busy and hardworking Stadium Cleaning Team. The shift pattern is working 7am-3pm plus rota-ed match days including weekends.

Ipswich Town Football Club is a progressive and forward-thinking football club that has recently undertaken a radical transformation both on and off the pitch. In recent years, the first team has been promoted from League One to the Premier League with the Academy gaining Category One status.

To support this growth the Academy is looking to recruit Part-Time Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists/Sports Rehabilitators as part of the Academy medical team. As a member of the part-time medical staff, you will demonstrate high standards of professionalism and integrity. You will be willing to continue learning and contribute to empowering academy players to run towards adversity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the standards and expectations of a Category 1 Academy, ensuring professionalism, preparedness, and medical readiness at all sessions.
• Provide effective and prompt pitch-side medical cover to the schoolboy age groups within the academy in-line with the club’s Emergency Action Plan.
• Liaise with full-time physiotherapy staff and coaches regarding any injuries from fixtures and/or evening training sessions.
• Provide high quality assessment and treatment of injuries offering immediate care and appropriate advice to players and parents/guardians.
• Attend and contribute to Continued Professional Development within the academy medical & performance department.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and report all injuries to U9-U16s Academy Physiotherapists following training clinics and match cover.
• Contribute to a proactive, safe, and welfare-driven environment, prioritising player safety, safeguarding, and duty of care at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable

Previous experience using Football Intelligence Platform (Kitman Labs) Experience of pitch-side medical Experience of working in a

Knowledge and

cover and management of acute professional football

Experience

sporting injuries environment Knowledge of Academy Football and EPPP requirements Full UK Driving License

Excellent communication and

Skills and Abilities

interpersonal skills

BSc Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy / Sports Rehabilitation Membership to CSP/HCPC, SST or

Education and

BASRAT. FA Level 5 ATMMiF qualification

Training

FA Level 4 ITMMiF qualification FA Safeguarding Children (or willingness to complete)

Other Requirements

WHO ARE WE?

Already one of the most storied clubs in England, following the successes of Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the club's takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd in 2021 began a journey which has taken Town from the third tier to the top-flight. Three promotions in four seasons, two of which were to the Premier League, delivered success at Portman Road for the first time in a generation, sparking a major growth curve for the club both on and off the pitch.

Significant investment has been made in all areas of the club in recent years, with upgrades to Portman Road making our home a venue fit for world class concerts, top-level boxing and other major events. The summer of 2026 saw the opening of the club's new state-of-the-art training complex at our Playford Road base, in what is a major step for the club in order to build a platform for sustained success.

The work of our vibrant Foundation underpins our commitment to Ipswich and Suffolk, with a full range of initiatives supporting our aim to build an empowered, inspired, and inclusive community.

The club is committed to building an inclusive, ambitious, hard-working, passionate and energetic team off the pitch as well as on it, with our people knowing they can make a real difference as we strive for further success.

IF THIS IS YOU:

If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application form detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Therefore, if you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you haven't been shortlisted on this occasion.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.