Loughborough Sport
Part time (0.72 FTE) and fixed term from 5th January 2026 until 1st July 2027
Loughborough Sport is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Sports Rehabilitator or Sports Therapist to join our team, working with the prestigious NFL Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance environment, delivering hands-on injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to elite athletes. The role will involve pitch-side cover for training and matches, running triage and prehab sessions, contributing to injury surveillance, and working closely with our inter-disciplinary performance support team.
We are looking for a professional with a recognised Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Therapy degree, membership of a relevant professional body, and strong experience in musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation. You will be confident working collaboratively in a high-performance setting, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. Experience in advanced treatment techniques, sports massage, and working within a sporting environment would be advantageous.
Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact for informal enquiries: Alex Allen, Lead Physiotherapist (NFL Academy) on
Closing date for receipt of applications: 28th September 2025
Interview date: TBC
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