Academy Physiotherapist​/Sports Therapist; Maternity Cover

Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey.

At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement.

At Coventry City Football Club, we know that success on the pitch comes from creating the right culture off it. That’s why we put people first. When you join us, you’ll become part of a supportive and close-knit team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a mix of office, matchday, and community-based opportunities. Our team enjoys regular lunches together, plenty of free coffee to keep you fuelled, and a friendly, open environment where ideas are listened to and celebrated.

As part of the Sky Blue Army, you’ll also benefit from access to unique experiences that only football can provide, from being part of matchday excitement to contributing to projects that inspire our fans and community. We’re committed to investing in your growth too, offering development opportunities to help you thrive in your role and shape your career with us.

At CCFC, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find pride, purpose, and a team that feels like family.

We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic and talented Academy Physiotherapist (Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic team.

In the role of Academy Physiotherapist you will

• To work as an integral member of the Academy Medical and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing high-quality medical provision across academy training sessions, fixtures and other club activities.
• Provide pitch-side emergency first aid and medical cover for registered Academy players during training sessions and fixtures, both home and away, with responsibilities including evidence-based assessment, treatment and management of injuries within scope of practice, and appropriate referral to primary care or other healthcare professionals where necessary.
• Support players through their rehabilitation journey, delivering and progressing individualised rehabilitation programmes developed in conjunction with the wider medical and performance team, adapting programmes appropriately in response to player presentation and progress.
• Provide support within injury clinics, contributing to the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing management of injured Academy players.
• Develop positive and effective relationships with players, coaches, parents/guardians and members of the wider Academy MDT to support effective communication and an integrated approach to player care and development.
• Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and management of player availability, communicating appropriately with coaches, medical and performance staff regarding new and existing injuries, rehabilitation progress and return-to-training/playing status.
• Support the delivery of pre-game warm-ups and activation as appropriate, working collaboratively with coaching and performance staff to ensure players are appropriately prepared for training and competition.
• When travelling on club transport, act as the medical lead for any incident requiring professional medical intervention and operate within the appropriate emergency procedures.
• Ensure all medical records, clinical notes and relevant documentation are completed…