Job Title: Women’s First Team Physiotherapist

Job Type: Casual

Reports To: Football Development Officer and Women’s First Team Manager

Sessional rate: Competitive

Job Summary

Solihull Moors Women FC is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist to support the Women’s First Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, ensuring players are physically prepared to perform at their highest level throughout the season.

The role requires close collaboration with the coaching staff to manage player welfare, support return-to-play processes and contribute to the delivery of a high-performance environment. The position will involve attendance at training sessions and first team fixtures, including Sundays where applicable.

The physiotherapist will need to attend 4 x hours of training sessions, Wednesday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm, and Sunday Match Days.

Key Responsibilities

Provide pitch-side first aid and emergency medical care during all first team training sessions and matches.

Assess, diagnose and treat acute and chronic injuries sustained by players.

Design and implement individual rehabilitation programmes to support safe and effective return to play.

Work closely with the Head of Football, First Team Manager and coaching staff to monitor player availability and physical readiness.

Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all first team players.

Advise players and coaches on injury prevention, recovery strategies and physical wellbeing.

Deliver injury prevention programmes, including warm-ups, mobility, strengthening and prehabilitation exercises.

Liaise with external healthcare professionals, consultants and medical practitioners where appropriate.

Support players with taping, strapping and other matchday medical preparations.

Ensure medical equipment, first aid supplies and emergency action procedures are maintained and compliant with FA standards.

Attend all designated first team training sessions and fixtures, including Sundays and occasional evening commitments.

Promote the highest standards of player welfare, professionalism and safeguarding.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) qualification or willingness to obtain before commencing the role.

Experience working within football or another elite sporting environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple players and rehabilitation programmes.

Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Desirable

Experience working within women’s football.

Pitch-side trauma management qualification (ATMMiF or equivalent).

Experience using athlete management or medical record systems.

Strength and conditioning knowledge.

Experience working with adolescent and adult athletes.

Personal Attributes

Passionate about women’s football and player development.

Professional, approachable and trustworthy.

Calm under pressure with sound clinical judgement.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Flexible and reliable, with availability for evenings and weekends.

Committed to continuous professional development.

Safeguarding

Solihull Moors Women FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and relevant FA Safeguarding qualifications where applicable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Solihull Moors Women FC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications and experience to dave.lawrence@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk.