Role Overview

Are you passionate about elite sports medicine and ready to make a meaningful impact at a professional football club? AFC Fylde is seeking a dedicated 1st Team Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to play a key role in supporting our Head of Medical and ensuring the highest standards of care for our players. This is your chance to be at the heart of our club’s success, helping our athletes perform at their best and recover quickly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver day-to-day assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols for all football departments.
• Implement injury prevention strategies and assist with annual injury audits.
• Plan and deliver annual screening and physical testing for first team players.
• Provide accurate assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based injury management.
• Deliver high-quality treatment and rehabilitation sessions, including manual therapy, gym, and pitch-based rehab.
• Maintain accurate medical notes and communicate effectively with the Head of Medical.
• Support fit players with daily maintenance, strapping, and soft tissue massage.
• Attend all home games and travel to away games as required, providing emergency pitch-side cover.
• Support the Academy and Women’s Medical departments as needed.
• Contribute to the education of placement students and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all club policies, including health and safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality.

About You

Essential Experience:

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or Sports Rehabilitation, with current registration and insurance (HCPC, CSP, BASRaT).
• Pitch side first aid qualification (ITMMiF minimum; ATMMiF desirable).
• Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting.
• Experience working with athletes and understanding the demands of professional football.
• Proven ability to manage acute injuries, return-to-play protocols, and interdisciplinary rehab planning.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest, organised, and an excellent communicator.
• High standards of personal conduct and professionalism.
• Collaborative and supportive team player.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

About AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde is a professional football club based in Wesham, Lancashire, competing in the Enterprise National League North. We play at Mill Farm Sports Village, boasting a fantastic stadium and passionate fan base. Join us and be part of a club with big ambitions and a commitment to excellence.