Academy Development Physiotherapist

About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you.
Come and be part of our story!

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for an Academy Development Physiotherapist to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next Academy Development Physiotherapist.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy and hold a current ITMIFF qualification.

You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

As the Academy Development Physiotherapist, you will be expected to:

• To work alongside practitioners in the evening clinic to assess and treat players in the FDP/YDP. This will be both assessment and rehabilitation based.
• Support the Academy Development Sports Therapist in the planning of injury and rehabilitation to ensure that each injury has a plan to follow.
• Provide elite level training and matchday medical support on-site and off-site, dependant on matchday fixtures.

Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should complete our application form and submit a short cover letter/CV explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps.

Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website:
Burnley FC Careers

If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at

Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.