Norwich City Football Club Academy is looking to recruit Academy Therapists on a casual basis. The successful individuals will be responsible for working with academy teams, providing first class pitch-side first aid/trauma management during academy training and fixtures. They will report to the Senior Physiotherapist (Academy Lead) and work under the guidance of our full time Physiotherapists and Sports Therapist.

Key responsibilities include emergency pitch side first aid, the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, early injury rehabilitation and management, assisting other medical staff when required, and liaising with coaches regarding the wellbeing of players.

This is a part-time, paid casual role which will involve opportunities to work at both home and away fixtures (predominantly Sundays), as well as evening training sessions. There is also opportunity to travel to tournaments and tours in the UK and abroad. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and pro-active individuals with a good understanding of the management of pitch side emergency scenarios and sport and musculoskeletal injuries. Full kit is provided and all therapists are invited to attend and contribute to our internal CPD programme.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation (Essential)


• Membership with appropriate governing body including HCPC for Physiotherapists (Essential)


• Experience working in a sports environment (Essential)


• Experience working in an elite football club environment (Desirable)


• First aid qualification equivalent or higher to ITMMiF (Essential)


• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment